Man arrested after ute crashes into barrier at Gold Coast 500

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 02:51 · Archive

A 31-year-old man has been arrested after a Toyota HiLux allegedly crashed deliberately into a barrier near the Gold Coast 500 supercars event in Queensland.

A Toyota HiLux crashed through a barrier at the intersection of the Esplanade and Staghorn Avenue at Surfers Paradise shortly before 9pm on Friday. The vehicle was allegedly driven deliberately into the barrier and was seen driving the wrong way moments before the crash. Queensland Police said the ute's impact caused the barrier to fall and injured a 40-year-old security guard, who was taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg.

Members of the public attempted to restrain the 31-year-old driver, but he fled the scene before police arrived. Officers with a dog unit pursued the suspect and apprehended him shortly afterwards. A police dog bit the man during the arrest, and he was also taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The incident occurred on the periphery of the Gold Coast 500 race circuit, a three-day supercars event being held at Surfers Paradise that weekend.

How it is being reported

• Arrest after car crashes ‘deliberately’ into barrier near Gold Coast 500 eventA man has been accused of deliberately ploughing his ute through a barrier near the Gold Coast 500 event.The West Australian · 24 Oct, 02:20
• Arrest after car crashes ‘deliberately’ into barrier near Gold Coast 500 eventA man has been accused of deliberately ploughing his ute through a barrier near the Gold Coast 500 event.Perth Now · 24 Oct, 02:20

In this story: Gold Coast 500 · Surfers Paradise · Queensland · Queensland Police

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