Dangerous Driving Incidents At Gympie

Police investigating two dangerous driving incidents in Gympie have released an image of a vehicle, the driver of which may be able to assist police with the investigations.

Initial enquiries indicate shortly after 11pm last night, 7 September, a silver people mover van was driving north on Duke Street near the intersection with Iron Street when it veered onto a concrete footpath and hit a pedestrian.

The pedestrian was able to walk to his home where he called triple zero.

A 45-year-old Gympie man was taken to Gympie Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Further investigations indicate at approximately 11.16pm, the same vehicle was travelling along Exhibition Road when it swerved in front of a 15-year-old male cyclist who was riding in the bike lane.

The cyclist was uninjured.

Investigations into both incidents are ongoing.

Anyone who may have seen the pictured vehicle in the area at the time, or has relevant CCTV or dashcam vision is urged to contact police.

CCTV of a silver people mover van

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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