A woman is in a critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in Tugun earlier tonight.
Just before 7pm, emergency services were called to the scene following reports an 83-year-old woman had been hit by a black Mazda 3 hatchback, on Teemangum Street.
The woman was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital for treatment.
The driver, a 30-year-old Currumbin man allegedly initially left the scene but was located by police a short time later. He is assisting police with their inquiries.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating and is appealing for any witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage or CCTV to come forward.
Investigations are ongoing.
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