A serious traffic incident in Morayfield has left an eldery man with life-threatening injuries after he was struck by a vehicle early Tuesday morning.
The accident occurred just after 6am at the intersection of Clark Road and Summerstone Boulevard in Morayfield, when a Nissan Navara towing a trailer hit the 68-year-old man. The 19-year-old driver, a Morayfield resident, remained at the scene following the collision.
According to police, initial investigations indicate the Petrie man was standing beside his parked car when the eastbound Nissan struck him. Queensland Ambulance Service treated the victim for chest injuries at the scene before transporting him to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in critical condition.
The Forensic Crash Unit is now investigating the circumstances of the accident, which occurred on local Morayfield roads during the morning commute.
Authorities are calling for anyone with information or dashcam footage from the Morayfield area around the time of the incident to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Published 11-March-2025
