Driver arrested after life-threatening hit-and-run on outskirts of Ipswich, Queensland

A man in his 30s was rushed to hospital with critical head and abdominal injuries.

By Katharina Loesche

Driver arrested after life-threatening hit-and-run on outskirts of Ipswich, Queensland

A man in his 30s was rushed to hospital with critical head and abdominal injuries.

By Katharina Loesche

A hit-and-run has left a young man fighting for life after he was struck by a vehicle.

Emergency services were called to Fernvale Road in Brassall, on the outskirts of Ipswich in Queensland, shortly before 1 pm on Wednesday when the car hit the pedestrian.

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Paramedics rushed the man, aged in his 30s, to Princess Alexandra Hospital with life-threatening injuries to his head and stomach.

“Police located the vehicle involved and have taken a man into custody,” a QPS spokesperson said.

“A crime scene has been declared and police are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.”

A man was arrested as part of the hit-and-run investigation on Tuesday. Credit: 7NEWS

A crime scene was declared at the site of the collision on Tuesday afternoon. Credit: 7NEWS

Police cordoned off part of Fernvale Road as investigations continued into the serious crash. Credit: 7NEWS

Officers were seen entering a nearby property as part of the ongoing inquiries. Credit: 7NEWS