Helensvale man, 49, charged after two Gold Coast crashes

A 49-year-old Helensvale man has been charged after two traffic crashes on the Gold Coast on Wednesday afternoon, Queensland Police Service says.

Police will allege the man was driving a Toyota Hilux that crashed at the exit 60 northbound off-ramp from the Pacific Motorway at about 5.10pm. It will be further alleged he left the scene in the Hilux.

Police say the man returned to the scene a short time later and crashed into another vehicle. He was arrested in Helensvale and allegedly failed to supply a specimen of breath for analysis.

No one was physically injured in either crash.

The man has been charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle and adversely affected by an intoxicating substance, in charge under the influence of liquor, and failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis on requirement.

He is expected to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court on 18 November. Investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with information for police can contact Policelink, which accepts information 24 hours a day through the suspicious activity form on the Queensland Police Service website. Information can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through the Crime Stoppers Queensland website. Quote reference number QP2602182087.