May 3, 2026

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Incident Overview
A 23-year-old woman was allegedly struck by a grey Ford Ranger in a carpark on Waterways Drive at Main Beach on Friday night. Police allege the vehicle left the scene before officers arrived, and the woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, 02 May 2026 (about 9pm)
  • Location: Waterways Drive, Main Beach, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Grey Ford Ranger (allegedly involved and left the scene before police arrival)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • None reported.
  • Injuries:
    • 23-year-old woman from Seven Hills (pedestrian), transported to Gold Coast University Hospital with serious injuries.

Emergency Response

  • Police and emergency services were called to a carpark on Waterways Drive after reports a woman had been struck by a vehicle.
  • The injured woman was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital.
  • No road closures or diversions were reported in the information provided.

Police Investigation
Investigations remain ongoing. Police allege the Ford Ranger fled the scene prior to officers arriving.

  • A 40-year-old Nerang man has been charged with one count of driving while relevant drug is present in saliva.
  • He is expected to appear in Southport Magistrates Court on 23 June 2026.

Community Impact
The alleged hit-and-run has prompted an appeal for dashcam and witness information from people in the Main Beach area who may have been in or near the Waterways Drive carpark at the time.

Appeal for Information
Police are appealing to anyone with relevant information or dashcam vision to contact Policelink. Quote reference numbers QP2600845878 and QP2600844990.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.