A police Constable has been stood down after an investigation into a traffic incident involving a car and pocket motor bike in Nambour yesterday morning.
Initial investigations indicate the vehicles collided in Kerns Court about 8.15am.
The person riding the pocket bike, a 13-year-old boy, left the scene on foot. He was not injured.
The car was driven by an off-duty police officer.
The Constable has been issued with a Notice to Appear for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and is scheduled to appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on August 28.
The Ethical Standards Command is assisting Sunshine Coast District with this investigation.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have an undertaking to inform the public when an officer faces criminal charges.
This does not mean that the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444.
