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Two pedestrians struck by stolen car at Mermaid Beach, QLD on Sunday, 15 February 2026

15 February 2026 · about 9:15am · Gold Coast Highway and Markeri Street, Mermaid Beach, QLD

Published 16 February 2026 · Updated 18 February 2026

Key facts

When
15 Feb 2026Sunday, about 9:15am
Where
Gold Coast Highway and Markeri Street, Mermaid Beach, QLD
Type
Pedestrian struck by stolen vehicle
Injured
2 people57-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
Investigation
Queensland PolicePolice allege the Mazda was stolen from Woolloongabba on Saturday, 14 February, before it was involved in the Mermaid Beach crash the following morning.

What happened

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.

  • Crash Date: Sunday, 15 February 2026 (9.15am)
  • Location: Gold Coast Highway and Markeri Street, Mermaid Beach, QLD
  • 2008 silver Mazda 2 (allegedly stolen from Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba)
  • 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

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

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.

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.

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.
Source
Crime Stoppers QLD: 1800 333 000, Policelink: 131 444

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