Police are appealing for dashcam footage to assist with investigations into a serious traffic crash at Zillmere on Brisbane’s northside last night, December 9.

Initial investigations indicate a 16-year-old boy was struck by a dark coloured SUV on Hodgson Street around 6pm.

The SUV and its occupants then fled the scene.

The boy was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Gateway Child Protection Investigation Unit are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

Anyone travelling along the road at that time with dashcam vision or information that may assist investigations is asked to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads.

Data shows that serious crashes can be significantly reduced when drivers recognise and avoid the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Learn more about staying safe on Queensland roads: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/fatal-five-staying-safe-roads

Quote this reference number: QP2402116426