Driver allegedly hits two pedestrians at Gold Coast 500 gates
A driver allegedly ploughed into two pedestrians at the Gold Coast 500 gates, pinning one beneath a ute before leaving the scene, according to a 9 News report.
A driver has allegedly ploughed into two pedestrians at the gates of the Gold Coast 500, pinning one of them beneath his ute before leaving the scene, according to a report from 9 News Australia.
The vehicle is alleged to have been out of control when it struck the two people. One of the pedestrians was reportedly trapped underneath the ute.
The driver then allegedly fled. The available reporting does not say whether he has since been found or charged.
The report does not give the condition of the two pedestrians, the time of the incident, or what police have said. This story will need updating when those details are confirmed.
The driver is described only as an alleged offender, and no allegation has been tested in court.
Video: 9 News Australia.
Key questions
- What happened at the Gold Coast 500 gates?
- A driver allegedly ploughed into two pedestrians in a ute, pinning one of them underneath the vehicle, before fleeing the scene.
- Did the driver stay at the scene?
- No. The driver is alleged to have fled after the collision. The source report does not say whether he has been located.
- How badly were the pedestrians hurt?
- The source report does not give details of their injuries or condition.