Surfers Paradise police probe Esplanade dangerous driving incident

Police are investigating a dangerous driving incident on the Esplanade at Surfers Paradise on the evening of Friday 23 October.

Shortly before 9pm, a Toyota Hilux utility was reported to have been driven dangerously on the Esplanade before stopping near a metal barrier at the intersection with Staghorn Avenue.

The Toyota is alleged to have then been driven deliberately into the barrier, causing it to fall and injure a 40-year-old Labrador man.

Members of the public attempted to restrain the driver, a 31-year-old Surfers Paradise man, but he is alleged to have fled the scene before police arrived. Officers located him nearby a short time later.

The driver sustained a dog bite during the arrest. He received medical assistance at the scene before being taken to hospital for treatment. The 40-year-old man sustained minor injuries and was also taken to hospital.

Investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Policelink, 24 hours a day, using the online suspicious activity form on the Queensland Police Service reporting page. Quote reference number QP2602097786.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers Queensland website.