Police are appealing for information following a hit and run traffic crash in Southport, 27 August.

Around 12.10pm, a white utility collided with a silver Kymco motorcycle at the intersection of Ferry Road and Pinter Drive.

The driver failed to remain at the scene and render assistance.

The rider of the Kymco motorcycle, a 55-year-old man from Riverstone, has been transported to Gold Coast University Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police are appealing to the driver, any witnesses or anyone with relevant CCTV or dash cam footage to contact police.

Forensic Crash Unit (FCU) investigation is ongoing.

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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

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.

Quote this reference number: QP2501519727

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