Police have charged a 17-year-old boy following a serious traffic crash in Beenleigh last night, 26 September.
Around 8.30pm, officers were called to reports a Holden Commodore had struck two parked vehicles and a pedestrian on James Street.
The driver of the Holden, a 17-year-old boy, is alleged to have then fled the scene on foot.
He was located a short distance away by members of the public.
The pedestrian, a 51-year-old Rathdowney man, sustained serious leg injuries and was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a stable condition.
Police have since charged a 17-year-old Yarrabilba boy with one count of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing grievous bodily harm.
He is due to appear in Beenleigh Magistrates Court on Monday, 29 September.
Anyone who may have information, including relevant dashcam vision of the incident, 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.
