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.

Police hunt driver over alleged Gold Coast hit and run. Picture: Archive

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 hit and run occurred on Riffle Range Road near The Heights Boulevard, Pimpama. Picture: Google Maps

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.

Originally published as Teenager hospitalised with suspected spinal injuries in alleged Pimpama hit and run