A two-year-old girl who died after being found unconscious in a hot car on a rural estate in central Queensland has been photographed for the first time.
Emergency services rushed to the home on Bee Creek Road in Eungella, 80km west of Mackay, about 2.20pm on New Year's Eve after reports that two-year-old Everleigh Johnson was found unconscious in a car.
Emergency services, including a RACQ CQ Rescue helicopter, were sent to the property while paramedics performed CPR on the toddler.
Sadly, little Everleigh, who is pictured wearing blue wellies and a red button-up shirt on a rural estate, could not be brought back to life.
Two-year-old Everleigh Johnson (pictured) was found unconscious in a hot car in Eungella
On Tuesday, police confirmed no one will be charged in connection with the incident.
“This is a purely coronial matter and there will be no criminal investigation,” Senior Constable Stephen Smith said.
Members of the Eungella community have started a GoFundMe for the family.
“This family experienced a terrible accident on New Year's Eve that resulted in the loss of their young daughter Everleigh,” the GoFundMe said.
“We would like to show our support and raise some money to help the family through the grieving process, assistance with funeral costs and general living expenses as they navigate the difficulties of losing a child.”
It is believed a handful of family members were at the home at the time of the incident and several cars were seen at the property on Sunday.
Emergency services, including a RACQ CQ Rescue helicopter, were sent to the property while paramedics performed CPR on the toddler – who could not be revived
Police rushed to the house around 2pm after receiving reports that the toddler had been found unconscious in a car.
The temperature in Eungella rose to 32 degrees on Sunday when detectives from the Mackay Child Protection and Investigation Unit declared the property a crime scene.
Police said initial investigations have revealed no suspicious circumstances surrounding the girl's death, while a report is being prepared for the coroner.
Known as the gateway to the Eungella National Park, Eungella has a single road connecting the small town to the Pioneer Valley and the wider Mackay region.