An 18-year-old man has died following a serious traffic crash at Southport yesterday morning.
Police tracked a stolen utility to Southport, where it was allegedly driven dangerously before rolling at the intersection of Queen and Nerang streets at 9.30am.
The driver was taken to the Gold Coast University Hospital with serious injuries where he died last night.
A 17-year-old boy, the passenger, was taken to the Gold Coast University Hospital for treatment to minor injuries.
He has since been charged with break and enter, burglary and possession of dangerous drugs.
The matter is being investigated by the Ethical Standards Command, with oversight from the Crime and Corruption Commission.
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