Brunswick St incident: Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Fortitude Valley

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car along Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley that sparked major delays.

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in Fortitude Valley this afternoon, police have confirmed.

Initial police investigations indicate just after 2pm, the man was crossing near Water St and Brunswick St intersection when he was struck by a car.

He sustained critical injuries and died at the scene.

FORTITUDE VALLEY: Diversions are in place in the vicinity of Brunswick Street and Water Street due to a serious traffic crash. Expect delays and please avoid the area, if possible. #bnetrafficpic.twitter.com/EDi0RaJ4El

— Queensland Police (@QldPolice) March 27, 2024

The driver of the vehicle was not physically injured and is assisting police with their enquiries.

Anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to contact police.

Earlier, Fortitude Valley resident Brad Cottrell said he was on his way home from work when he drove past the incident.

“I am driving past the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, there is a bit of heavy traffic,” Mr Cottrell said.

“There were two cars, a Mazda and Chrysler 300c and it was at the set of lights up the road.

“Traffic is pretty backed up, they are only letting one lane of traffic through the set of lights.”

More to come.