A boy who was struck by a vehicle at Durack this morning has died.
About 11.45am, the 9-year-old was riding a scooter when he was struck by a four wheel drive at the intersection of Chippaway Street and Akama Road.
The boy received medical treatment at the scene and was transported to the Mater Children’s Hospital in a critical condition, but he died a short time later.
The 26-year-old female driver of the four wheel drive was not physically injured in the crash.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
