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Incident Overview
A 69-year-old man is in critical condition after a serious scooter crash on the Gold Coast. The incident occurred around 9 pm on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, on Robert Street in Labrador.
Details of the Gold Coast Crash
The man was reportedly riding a scooter down a hill without a helmet when he crashed. Paramedics arrived at the scene to find him unconscious and deteriorating into cardiac arrest. They performed CPR before rushing him to Gold Coast University Hospital with significant life-threatening head injuries.
Serious Scooter Incidents
Acting Senior Operations Supervisor Joel McEwan highlighted the frequency of serious scooter incidents in the state, stating that paramedics respond to at least one such incident every day. He emphasized that this is “one too many” and underscored the importance of safety precautions when riding scooters.
Conclusion
This incident serves as a grave reminder of the importance of wearing helmets and taking necessary safety measures when operating scooters. Our thoughts are with the injured man and his family during this critical time.