February 16, 2026

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Incident Overview
Two female pedestrians were struck by a stolen car at the intersection of the Gold Coast Highway and Markeri Street at Mermaid Beach. The male driver allegedly fled the scene before police located the vehicle and arrested a man a short time later.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, 15 February 2026 (9.15am)
  • Location: Gold Coast Highway and Markeri Street, Mermaid Beach, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • 2008 silver Mazda 2 (allegedly stolen from Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • None reported
  • Injuries:
    • 57-year-old woman from Kenmore Hills, pedestrian — back and arm injuries; taken to Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition
    • 23-year-old woman, pedestrian — pelvic injuries; taken to Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended after the pedestrians were struck at the intersection.
  • Both injured pedestrians were transported to Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.
  • Road closures and diversions were not detailed in the information provided.

Police Investigation
Police allege the Mazda was stolen from Woolloongabba on Saturday, 14 February, before it was involved in the Mermaid Beach crash the following morning. The vehicle and driver were located a short time later at a Broadbeach Waters shopping centre carpark, where a man was arrested.

  • A 32-year-old North Ward man has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a vehicle, adversely affected by an intoxicating substance, and fail to comply with reporting.
  • He is due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court on Monday, 16 February 2026.

Community Impact
The incident has raised concerns for pedestrian safety around a busy Mermaid Beach intersection, with two people taken to hospital following the collision.

Appeal for Information
Police have asked anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

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