Man charged after double hit-and-run near southside hotel
A man has been charged after two pedestrians were injured, one seriously, in a hit-and-run near a hotel southeast of Brisbane.
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A 34-year-old man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after a hit and run at Alexandra Hills southeast of Brisbane on Saturday night.
The man, from Salisbury, was found with a vehicle of interest on Sunday and charged with two counts of attempted murder and one count of possessing utensils or pipes that had been used.
He was charged after a 24-year-old man and 25-year-old Victoria Point woman were struck by a car along Finucane Rd about 11.30pm.
It is believed the incident happened in the Alexandra Hills Hotel car park or garden area.
The woman was taken to hospital in a critical condition but is now in a serious but stable condition.
The man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and has been discharged.
Bail was denied and the accused was expected to appear at Cleveland Magistrates Court on Monday.
A white 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero with Queensland registration 015 BE4 was seen leaving the scene around time of the incident, police said.
A witness to the incident said it was “horrifying to watch”.
Anyone with information is asked to call Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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