Teenager hospitalised with suspected spinal injuries in alleged Pimpama hit and run
A teenager has been taken to hospital after they were knocked from their e-scooter on the Gold Coast in an alleged hit and run.
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Police are investigating an alleged hit and run on the Gold Coast which has left a teenager in hospital with suspected spinal injuries.
The boy was knocked from his e-scooter on Riffle Range Rd near The Heights Boulevard, Pimpama shortly before 7am on Tuesday.
A Queensland Police Service (QPS) spokesman said a Mazda vehicle involved in the collision fled the scene.
The Forensic Crash Unit attended the incident and investigations are underway to track down the vehicle and driver allegedly involved.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said the e-scooter rider, aged in his late teens, was taken to Gold Coast University Hospital with neck pain and suspected spinal injuries.
He was reported as in a stable condition.
Minor delays were still affecting Riffle Range Rd in both directions about 8am on Monday and police remained on scene.
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