A 15-year-old boy injured after allegedly falling from the back of a ute in Bundall yesterday morning has passed away as a result of his injuries.
Emergency services were called to Larne Avenue around 1am where they located the boy with a significant head injury.
He was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital for treatment where he has since died.
Detectives have charged a 16-year-old Bundall boy who they allege was driving a ute when the 15-year-old fell from the rear tray and struck his head.
He was charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing grievous bodily harm and unlicensed driving. The charge is now expected to be upgraded at the boy's court appearance.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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