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Toowoomba hit-and-run: Police appeal for information as vehicle revealed in New Year’s Eve incident at Hodgson Vale

Details have been revealed of the vehicle that left a middle-aged man with life-threatening injuries, following a serious hit-and-run incident on New Year’s Eve.

The scene near Hazelmere Court and Windermere Drive in Hodgson Vale where a man in his 50s was struck by a car resulting in life threatening head injuries, Thursday, January 2, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer
The scene near Hazelmere Court and Windermere Drive in Hodgson Vale where a man in his 50s was struck by a car resulting in life threatening head injuries, Thursday, January 2, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Police are appealing for help from the public over a hit-and-run on New Year’s Eve that left a Toowoomba man with life-threatening injuries.

No arrests have been made following the incident on the corner of Windermere Drive and Hazelmere Court at Hodgson Vale on December 31 just before 9pm.

The 57-year-old man suffered a serious head injury and was flown to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition.

Hospital officials on Sunday confirmed his condition had not changed.

Police said initial investigations determined a white single-cab Toyota HiLux was driving along Windermere Drive before hitting the man.

The scene near Hazelmere Court and Windermere Drive in Hodgson Vale where a man in his 50s was struck by a car resulting in life threatening head injuries, Thursday, January 2, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer
The scene near Hazelmere Court and Windermere Drive in Hodgson Vale where a man in his 50s was struck by a car resulting in life threatening head injuries, Thursday, January 2, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

One resident told News Corp he heard cars heading up the street at the time the man was struck, before hearing ambulance sirens.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any relevant dashcam or CCTV footage is urged to come forward.

People can call PoliceLink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/toowoomba/toowoomba-hitandrun-police-appeal-for-information-as-vehicle-revealed-in-new-years-eve-incident-at-hodgson-vale/news-story/3c91b8bff2517c657081d3737ba7f523