Driver Charged in Fortitude Valley Hit-and-Run Incident

A 33-year-old man has been charged by the Queensland Police Service after an alleged hit-and-run incident in Fortitude Valley. The incident occurred on Thursday, May 8, when the man, driving a red Toyota Corolla, reportedly struck a pedestrian outside a nightclub on Brunswick Street. Following the collision, the driver hit a street sign and attempted to flee the scene on foot before being apprehended by authorities at the intersection of Ballow Street and Wickham Street.

The pedestrian, a 23-year-old man, sustained minor injuries and was taken to the Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital for treatment. The driver, identified as a Morningside resident, has been charged with multiple offenses including unlawful use of a motor vehicle, failure to remain at the scene of an incident, and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. He appeared in court on May 9 and has been remanded in custody until June 27.

Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers anonymously. The Queensland Police Service continues to investigate the matter to ensure justice is served.