Brisbane roadworker injured in midnight hit-and-run
A 27-year-old road worker was hospitalised overnight after they were struck in an alleged hit-and-run car accident in Brisbane's south.
The man was working on Beelarong Street in Morningside around midnight when he was hit by a silver Toyota Camry, police said today.
Police allege the driver who hit the man continued driving onto nearby Junction Road where they shortly after crashed into a power pole.
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(FILE image) A 27-year-old road road worker was hospitalised overnight after they were struck in a hit and run car accident in Brisbane's southside. Getty
The driver then got out of the car and fled the scene on foot.
The road worker was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police have not yet identified anyone that they are seeking to speak to over the accident.
Anyone with information about the accident or dashcam footage has been asked to come forward.
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