An elderly woman has died in hospital a day after being hit by an alleged drink-driver in Tugun.
Emergency crews were called to Teemangum Street around 7pm on Saturday following reports an 83-year-old woman had been struck by a black Mazda 3 hatchback.
The woman, who was visiting from overseas, was treated at the scene by paramedics before being rushed to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition.
Police confirmed in a statement on Monday morning that she sadly passed away in hospital overnight.
The driver of the Mazda, a 30-year-old Currumbin man, allegedly fled the scene but was tracked down sitting inside his vehicle outside a Currumbin address a short time later.
He was issued with a notice to appear for mid-range drink driving and will front Coolangatta Magistrates Court on March 25.
Police say the man continues to assist police with their investigations.
The Forensic Crash Unit is appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with relevant dashcam footage or CCTV, to come forward.
EARLIER @ March 2 | An elderly woman is fighting for her life in hospital after being hit by a car in a suspected hit-and-run in Tugun.
Emergency crews were called to Teemangum Street around 7pm on Saturday following reports an 83-year-old woman had been struck by a black Mazda 3 hatchback.
The woman was treated at the scene by paramedics for significant injuries before being rushed to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition.
Police allege the driver of the vehicle, a 30-year-old Currumbin man, initially left the scene but was “located a short time later”.
He’s continuing to assist police with inquiries.
The Forensic Crash Unit is appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with relevant dashcam footage or CCTV, to come forward.
Investigations are ongoing.
