A man has died after being struck by a vehicle while standing on the side of the road in Yatala.

A truck travelling west on Computer Rd struck a Holden Commodore around 2.07pm on Monday afternoon.

The Commodore was then pushed into a parked Ford Courier.

A 57-year-old Woodridge man who was standing beside the Ford was also struck.

He suffered life-threatening injuries and died at the scene.

A second person was taken to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.

The truck driver, a 46-year-old Murrarie man was taken into custody at the scene and is assisting Police with enquiries.

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The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating with officers appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them.

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