March 6, 2024

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A man has been charged following a fatal vehicle and pedestrian incident in Northgate this morning.

Around 5.30am, police were called to Melton Road near Dethridge Street, Northgate, to reports a man was trapped under a car.

A 73-year-old Northgate man, the pedestrian, died at the scene.

23-year-old Nundah man, the driver and soul occupant of the vehicle, has been charged with one count of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death whilst adversely affected by an intoxicating substance.

He will appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court on March 19.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the incident.

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.

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