Elderly driver's medical episode sends two to hospital on Gold Coast
A 76-year-old driver suffered a medical episode on the Gold Coast Hwy, hitting two pedestrians and sending one to critical condition.
A white Hyundai Kona left the Gold Coast Hwy at Palm Beach on Thursday afternoon, striking two pedestrians on the footpath near Tallebudgera Drive. The driver, a 76-year-old man, is believed to have suffered a medical episode.
A woman in her 30s was rushed to Gold Coast University Hospital in critical condition with head injuries. A man in his 30s was taken to the same hospital in stable condition with arm injuries.
The 76-year-old driver was taken to hospital as a precaution. A female passenger in her 60s was uninjured.
Witnesses reported the impact was severe, with debris scattered and the engine torn from the vehicle. Police closed the Gold Coast Hwy during the afternoon and are continuing their investigation.
- 76 years old
- Driver age
- Critical condition, head injuries
- Woman injured
- 2.10pm Thursday
- Incident time
- Palm Beach, Gold Coast Highway
- Location
Why it mattersMedical episodes while driving pose serious risk to pedestrians. The injured woman's condition remains critical.
AustraliaThis highlights the ongoing risk of elderly drivers experiencing sudden medical events behind the wheel. Palm Beach residents and commuters faced road closures, and the incident underscores transport safety concerns on busy Queensland highways.
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