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Ormiston Hit-and-Run: Pedestrian Seriously Injured
10 Oct
Summary
- A man in his 50s sustained serious injuries in Ormiston.
- The pedestrian was struck by a ute and the driver fled.
- Police are seeking information about the hit-and-run incident.
A pedestrian has been seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident that occurred in Ormiston, east of Brisbane. The man, who is in his 50s, was struck on Finucane Road before 8pm on Friday.
Emergency services found the injured man with significant injuries to his chest, pelvis, and arm. He was subsequently transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment. Queensland Health confirmed on Saturday morning that the man's condition was stable.
Authorities are investigating the incident and believe the pedestrian was hit by a ute. The driver of the vehicle reportedly fled the scene prior to the arrival of paramedics and police. Investigators are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash, its aftermath, or possesses any relevant information to come forward.
