Upper Caboolture crash: Mum and baby boy killed in horror crash pictured as community rallies around their shattered family

A devastated family has paid a heartbreaking tribute to a mother and her son who died in a horror crash.

Amy Maher, 33, with three-month-old Arlo, died after her car left Caboolture River Road and struck a tree in Upper Caboolture on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast last Friday.

The mother of three died at the scene.

Passing motorists came across the accident scene and called emergency services, who discovered baby Arlo had been ejected from his car seat. The courier post reported.

The three-month-old baby was rushed to hospital but lost his brave fight for life two days later on Sunday.

Amy Maher, 33, and baby Arlo, three months old (pictured), were killed after the car Amy was driving left the road and crashed into a tree on June 7.

Mrs Maher (pictured with baby Arlo) was described on a GoFundMe page as an ‘exceptional mother and loving wife’. Arlo was described as ‘precious’

The couple is survived by Mrs Maher’s husband, Alan, and two young children.

Mrs Maher’s sister-in-law Jade Baulch paid an emotional tribute to Amy and Arlo GoFundMe page set up to assist the grieving family.

“We are deeply saddened to share the heartbreaking news of the sudden loss of Amy, an exceptional mother and loving wife, and her precious three-month-old baby, Arlo,” the page said.

“Amy’s love knew no bounds for her husband, Alan, and them [three] children.

“The car accident on Friday, June 7, not only had a profound impact on our family and friends, but also on our community, including the first responders and hospital staff who fought tirelessly to save Arlo’s life.

‘This unimaginable loss has devastated Alan and his children. As they navigate this incredibly challenging time, we want to support them in any way we can.

“Your generous contributions will enable Alan to focus on the emotional and mental well-being of his young family, without the immediate pressure of financial burdens.”

Little Arlo (photo) lost his courageous fight for life on Sunday

Amy Maher’s vehicle “collided with several large trees.” The impact threw baby Arlo from his car seat

Proceeds will go toward helping Mr. Maher and his surviving children heal and rebuild their lives.

The online fundraiser raised nearly $20,000 in one day.

“This is a real tragedy and we are trying to do everything we can to help the father and children at this devastating time,” Ms Maher’s brother Josh wrote online.

Sergeant Greg Price of the Burpengary Forensic Crash Unit told reporters on Saturday that the vehicle was traveling eastbound and had left the road before colliding with “several large trees.”

‘The vehicle suffered extensive damage as a result of the crash. “We are looking for witnesses to the crash or dashcam of the crash,” he said.

‘We are investigating what the driver’s actions were prior to the accident. Most people who called [on Friday] saw the crash, they were not witnesses.”

The young mother was pronounced dead at the scene before her son lost the battle in hospital two days later