Man dies, another injured after car strikes two in Brisbane
One man died and another suffered serious injuries after being struck by a car in Brisbane's inner south at 2.20am on Saturday.
Two men were struck by a car on Main Street in Kangaroo Point during the early hours of Saturday morning. Emergency services were called to the scene after two men were found unconscious on the road at the intersection of Baines Street and Main Street.
Police performed CPR on one man, who had sustained critical injuries, but he died. The second man was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital in stable condition with serious injuries.
The alleged driver, a 31-year-old from Strathpine, was found a street away and is assisting police with investigations.
- 2.20am Saturday
- Time of incident
- Main Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane
- Location
- 31-year-old from Strathpine
- Driver age and suburb
Why it mattersA death and serious injury underline the risks of dangerous driving in busy urban areas.
AustraliaThe incident in Brisbane raises ongoing concerns about traffic safety and enforcement in high-density zones across Australian cities.
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