Queensland Police are searching for the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 20-year-old man at Greenbank, south of Brisbane. The incident occurred at approximately 8:45pm on Monday on Middle Road near the intersection of Andrew Road. Emergency services responded after receiving reports that a young man had been seriously injured on the roadway.
Despite immediate assistance from friends, bystanders and paramedics, the victim suffered critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The tragedy has left family members, witnesses and the wider Greenbank community in shock.
During the investigation, police seized a black Ford Falcon that had no registration plates and displayed damage to its front bumper. Detectives believe the vehicle may be linked to the incident and have spoken with people believed to have been travelling in the car. However, no arrests have been made and no charges have been laid.
Investigators from the Forensic Crash Unit are working to establish exactly what happened. Police say they have not yet determined whether the victim was struck by a vehicle or whether he may have fallen from one. Several witness statements are being examined as officers continue reconstructing the events leading up to the man's death.
Detective Inspector Ian Galpin described the incident as devastating and extended his condolences to the victim's family and friends. He said investigators were carefully verifying information provided by witnesses and stressed that every possible lead was being followed.
Police are also seeking to identify and speak with the occupants of two vehicles seen in the area around the time of the incident—a white Toyota Land Cruiser and a dark-coloured utility vehicle. Detectives believe these motorists may have witnessed important events or possess information that could assist the investigation.
Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby properties and have appealed for anyone who travelled along Middle Road between 8:00pm and 9:00pm on Monday to check their dashcams. Investigators say even a small piece of information could help establish the sequence of events.
While police are examining reports that hooning activity may have occurred in the area, Detective Inspector Galpin said it is too early to conclude whether it played a role in the incident. He emphasised that dangerous driving is reckless criminal behaviour that places lives at risk and will remain a focus of police enforcement.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police continue to urge anyone with relevant information, CCTV, mobile phone footage or dashcam recordings to contact Crime Stoppers or Queensland Police as soon as possible.
