September 27, 2025

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Incident Overview
A teenager has been charged after a pedestrian was struck in an alleged hit-and-run outside the Beenleigh Showgrounds on Friday night, September 26, 2025. At around 8:30 pm, a 17-year-old boy driving a Holden Commodore allegedly hit a 51-year-old man on James Street, Beenleigh. The pedestrian suffered serious leg injuries.

The teen driver allegedly also struck two parked cars before abandoning his vehicle and fleeing on foot. Members of the public located him nearby, and he was arrested a short time later.

“The Beenleigh Showgrounds was filled with people for a family-friendly car meet event for automotive enthusiasts at the time.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, September 26, 2025 (approximately 8:30 pm)
  • Location: James Street, outside Beenleigh Showgrounds, Beenleigh, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Holden Commodore, allegedly driven by 17-year-old Yarrabilba boy (arrested)
  • Two parked cars struck during the incident
  • Pedestrian: 51-year-old man from Rathdowney (injured)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • No fatalities reported.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • 51-year-old male pedestrian from Rathdowney, sustained serious leg injuries, treated at hospital.
  • No Injuries:
    • Driver uninjured, arrested after fleeing on foot.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services responded after reports of a pedestrian struck outside the Beenleigh Showgrounds.
  • The injured man was stabilised and transported to hospital with serious leg injuries.
  • Police arrested the alleged teen driver after members of the public located him nearby.

“The 17-year-old Yarrabilba boy was charged with one count of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing grievous bodily harm.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are examining:

  • The circumstances leading to the Holden Commodore striking the pedestrian and two parked cars.
  • Why the teen allegedly fled the scene on foot.
  • Witness accounts and dashcam/CCTV footage from around James Street and the showgrounds at the time of the crash.

Community Impact
The crash occurred during a well-attended family-friendly car meet event at the Beenleigh Showgrounds, shocking attendees and raising concerns about youth drivers and public safety at such gatherings.

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

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