Tesla driver killed in head-on crash near Coolum Beach in Qld

A Tesla and a HiLux head-on crash has claimed the life of a woman in her 40s.

The female driver of a Tesla has died in a head-on collision on the Sunshine Coast.

The crash happened at Coolum Beach on Monday afternoon.

A 17-year-old male driving a HiLux was injured and taken to hospital.

Police want anyone with footage to come forward.

The Sunshine Motorway at Coolum Waters, Queensland. Picture: Google

Emergency services were called to the crash on the Sunshine Motorway about 2.30pm on Monday.

In a statement, police said the Tesla Model 3 and the HiLux were travelling in opposite directions.

The 48-year-old Palmview woman driving the Tesla died at the scene.

The teenager driving the HiLux sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Originally published as Tesla driver killed in head-on crash near Coolum Beach in Qld