Serious traffic crash, Carrara

QPS Media on Apr 2, 2023 @ 8:49am

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a traffic crash which injured two people at Carrara last night.

Initial investigations indicate just before 8.40pm at the intersection of Birmingham Road and Nerang Broadbeach Road, a crash has occurred between a motorcycle and a 2021 Hyundai i30.

A pillion passenger on the motorcycle, a 29-year-old woman, was transported in a critical condition to Gold Coast University Hospital.

The rider, a 31-year-old local man, was transported in a stable condition to Gold Coast University Hospital.

The occupants of the Hyundai were not physically injured.

Police appeal to anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage of the incident or the moments prior, to come forward.

Investigations are ongoing.

PLEASE NOTE: A previous release for this incident included the wrong vehicle description. The above release has been updated to include the right description.

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.

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