Police have charged a man following a serious vehicle and pedestrian crash in Pimpama, on Friday July 26.
Initial information indicates the driver of a black Holden sedan had allegedly driven dangerously at a man who was standing outside a property on Bull Street, before leaving the scene in the vehicle.
Emergency crews arrived and transported a 42-year-old man to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police tracked down and arrested the alleged driver of the vehicle a short time later.
A 28-year-old Pimpama man has been charged with one count each of acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm, common assault (domestic violence offence) and driver failing to remain at incident and render assistance.
He is expected to appear before Southport Magistrates Court today, July 27.
It is understood the driver and the pedestrian are known to each other and investigations are ongoing to further understand their relationship and the events leading up to the crash.
Anyone with information that may assist with investigations is urged to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police.
Support and counselling is available from the following agencies:
- DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811
- DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636
- 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
- 13YARN: 13 92 76
More information is also available from the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence portal.
