UPDATE @ October 25 | A nine-year-old boy critically injured after the e-bike he was riding with his father was struck by a car has tragically died in hospital.
The pair were on a family bike ride along Robina Town Centre Drive in Robina around 6.15pm on Wednesday, when an out-of-control vehicle ploughed into them on the footpath.
According to police, witnesses reportedly saw the vehicle driving erratically just moments before the accident.
“We know from witnesses who were there that the driver was allegedly driving erratically moments before.. he had actually cut somebody off before he lost control,” Acting Superintendent Scott Knowles said.
“From that witness he did accelerate away and then shortly after that struck the centre traffic island before spearing across both lanes of traffic and striking the cyclists”.
The boy suffered life-threatening head injuries and had to be revived at the scene before being rushed to the Gold Coast University Hospital where he sadly passed away overnight.
His 46-year-old father was also taken to hospital in a critical condition with head and arm injuries.
Authorities confirmed the boy’s mother and brother were also riding with the pair and witnessed the crash occur, however, they were physically uninjured.
The driver of the vehicle, a 47-year-old man, was transported to hospital with chest injuries.
The man is yet to be interviewed by police, who are also awaiting the results of blood tests.
The Forensic Crash Unit is continuing to appeal for witnesses, or anyone with dash cam, to come forward as they attempt to piece together the moments leading up to the fatal incident.
EARLIER @ October 24 | A major investigation is underway after a nasty crash in Robina left a father and his young son fighting for life in hospital.
The man and his 9-year-old child were riding e-bikes along Robina Town Centre Drive around 6.15pm on Wednesday when they were struck by a vehicle.
According to police, the car left the roadway and collided with the pair, leaving them with critical injuries.
The boy was treated at the scene by paramedics for life-threatening head and leg injuries, while the man, aged in his 40s, was also treated for life-threatening head and arm injuries.
Both were rushed to the Gold Coast University Hospital where they remain undergoing treatment this morning.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and was questioned by police before he was also transported to hospital for treatment of minor chest injuries.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
