October 2, 2025

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Incident Overview
Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash in Narangba that left an electric scooter rider seriously injured on Wednesday evening, October 1, 2025. At approximately 5:15 pm, a white utility vehicle struck an e-scooter on Boundary Road before fleeing the scene. The 52-year-old male rider from Monkland sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital. His fellow rider, an 18-year-old woman from Gympie, escaped without physical injuries.

“Police are investigating a hit-and-run traffic crash resulting in the rider of an electric scooter sustaining injuries yesterday evening.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 (approximately 5:15 pm)
  • Location: Boundary Road, Narangba, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Electric scooter, carrying:
    • 52-year-old male rider from Monkland (injured)
    • 18-year-old female passenger from Gympie (uninjured)
  • White utility vehicle, with cargo tray and ladder rack, driver fled the scene

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • No fatalities reported.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • 52-year-old male scooter rider from Monkland, sustained serious injuries, transported to hospital.
  • No Injuries:
    • 18-year-old female scooter passenger from Gympie, uninjured.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services responded to Boundary Road at around 5:15 pm.
  • The injured male rider was treated at the scene and transported to hospital.
  • The female passenger was assessed but had no physical injuries.
  • Police commenced an investigation into the hit-and-run and issued a vehicle description appeal.

“The ute is described as white, with a cargo tray on the back and ladder rack.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are examining:

  • The identity of the white ute driver who fled the scene.
  • The circumstances of the collision, including whether speed or driver inattention contributed.
  • Any dashcam or CCTV footage capturing the ute along Boundary Road around 5:15 pm.

Community Impact
The crash has raised community concern in Narangba about vulnerable road users such as e-scooter riders sharing the road with larger vehicles. Police are urging witnesses to come forward to help identify the ute and driver involved.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage to contact:

  • Policelink: Report online at [www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting](https://www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting) or call 131 444
  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at [www.crimestoppersqld.com.au](https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au)