Caroline Davis should have been celebrating her 33rd birthday on Tuesday.
Instead, she had her life tragically cut short while out on a morning run.
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Honour Avenue and Bridge Street in the Brisbane suburb of Chelmer on Tuesday morning following reports a pedestrian had been hit by a ute.
Ms Davis was rushed to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition, where she died a few hours later.
Family and friends flooded social media to share tributes to their beloved ‘Caz’.
Caroline Davis (pictured) was remembered by her sister as ‘a beautiful and caring soul, who lived her life to the fullest’
Ms Davis was rushed to hospital with critical injuries after she was hit by a ute at a Brisbane intersection on Tuesday morning
‘Early this morning, my beautiful, vibrant, loving sister was hit by a car whilst out jogging. She passed away on her 33rd birthday,’ her sister Bella posted on Facebook.
‘She was such a beautiful and caring soul, who lived her life to the fullest. She was my best friend and the best sister I could ever have asked for and I already miss her more then I ever thought possible.’
Old school friends also paid tribute.
‘This is such sad news! Caroline will always be remembered for her ‘dad jokes’ always laughing and making others laugh. The world has lost a beautiful soul, ‘ one woman posted.
Another added: ‘Makes you realise that everything can change in a moment. I know I hugged everyone a little tighter this morning. My heart is just breaking for her family. I will always remember her with a smile on her face and her daggy jokes.’
Ms Davis was also remembered as a talented rower with Brisbane & GPS Rowing Club.
A newcomer to the sport, she took part in this year’s state titles and state and national Masters championships and was a regular competitor at inter-club regattas.
Ms Davis was a member of the club’s management committee.
Caroline Davis (pictured left) was tragically killed on her 33rd birthday
Caroline Davis (pictured) was a newcomer to rowing
‘Undoubtedly you’ll have the angels bowing down to your sharp wit and quick puns already. The earth and rivers will not be the same without you,’ one teammate posted.
Another added: ‘In a sport that seems to always start in the dark a brighter character you will never meet. The colourful clothing and bubbly personality will be sadly missed. My heart goes out to your family Caz, as our wonderful cox and friend you will be truly missed.’
Club chairman Ian Holzberger described Ms Davis as a ‘pretty special lady’.
‘It’s one of those things; we won’t know what we miss about her until she’s not there,’ he told The Courier Mail.
‘She’s like salt, she was in everything, she helped everywhere and she will be very sorely missed.’
Caroline Davis (pictured right) was also a talented rower who competed at the this year’s state titles
The tragedy happened in Chelmer (pictured) on Tuesday morning
The driver of the ute was not injured and tested tested negative for drugs and alcohol.
Acting Inspector Mark Bradford told 9 News the driver of the ute was also a young woman.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the fatal crash.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who may have relevant dashcam is urged to contact Policelink on 131 444.