Police call for witnesses to Bruce Hwy hit and run near Gympie

Witnesses to a hit and run on the highway on Gympie’s northern outskirts are being asked to contact police. This is what we know.

Police are appealing for witnesses to a two-vehicle hit and run on the Bruce Highway at the northern end of Gympie on Monday afternoon.

In a media statement police said a silver Hyundai i40 was travelling north on the highway about 3.25pm when it was hit on the front passenger side by a silver or grey car trailer being towed by a white “Toyota-type” utility or dual cab.

The collision happened at the highway’s intersection with Oak St.

The ute did not stop to exchange details and instead left the scene, police said.

Police are seeking witnesses to a hit and run between two vehicles that happened on Monday, June 25, at the intersection of Oak St and the Bruce Highway in Gympie about 3.25pm.

The incident is now under investigation and police are calling for any witnesses who observed it happen, or caught it on dashcam, to come forward.

Anyone with any information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. using the reference number QP2201266820.