Police update: Hit and run in Wynnum, QLD

Police from the Forensic Crash Unit have charged a 32-year-old Wynnum man following investigations into an alleged hit-and-run crash on Bay Terrace, on August 20.

The man will appear in the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court tomorrow (August 23) facing charges of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle while showing callous disregard, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and driver fail to remain at an incident and render assistance.

Earlier: at approximately 11pm on August 20, two pedestrians were walking towards Charlotte Street when a black 2018 Nissan X-Trail travelling on Bay Terrace struck them.

It’s believed the driver exited the vehicle for a short time before getting back into the car, reversing up Bay Terrace and turning right onto Berrima Street.

 The vehicle was later abandoned on Wynnum Esplanade North.

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.

/Public Release. View in full here.