August 24, 2025

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Incident Overview
Police are investigating a serious crash that occurred in Broadbeach early on Sunday, August 24, 2025. At approximately 3:25 am, a silver Mitsubishi Triton travelling southbound on the Gold Coast Highway struck a pedestrian at the intersection with Victoria Avenue. The pedestrian, a 30-year-old man from Burleigh Waters, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital. The driver of the ute, a 17-year-old man from Nerang, is assisting police with their investigations.

“The pedestrian, a 30-year-old Burleigh Waters man, was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital with life-threatening injuries.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025 (approximately 3:25 am)
  • Location: Intersection of Gold Coast Highway and Victoria Avenue, Broadbeach, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Silver Mitsubishi Triton utility vehicle, driven by a 17-year-old man from Nerang

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • No fatalities reported.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • 30-year-old male pedestrian from Burleigh Waters, sustained life-threatening injuries, transported to Gold Coast University Hospital.
  • No Injuries:
    • 17-year-old male driver of the Mitsubishi Triton, uninjured and assisting police.

Emergency Response

  • Police and emergency services responded shortly after 3:25 am following reports of a pedestrian being struck.
  • Paramedics stabilised the injured pedestrian at the scene before transporting him to hospital.
  • The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators.

“Investigations are ongoing.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are examining:

  • The circumstances of the collision between the Mitsubishi Triton and the pedestrian.
  • Contributing factors including speed, visibility, and pedestrian movement at the intersection.
  • Any available CCTV or dashcam footage from the Gold Coast Highway and Victoria Avenue area at the time of the crash.

Community Impact
The crash has raised concern in Broadbeach, where the Gold Coast Highway and Victoria Avenue is a busy night-time thoroughfare for both vehicles and pedestrians. The incident has highlighted ongoing safety risks at major intersections in nightlife and entertainment precincts.

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)