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Tugan, Gold Coast: Woman dies after allegedly being hit by drunk driver

  • The alleged victim was an elderly tourist who later died in hospital.
  • Man, 30, charged with driving under the influence after allegedly leaving the scene

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A man has been charged with drink-driving after allegedly hitting an elderly pedestrian who later died in hospital.

Police allege the man was driving a black Mazda hatchback in the Gold Coast town of Tugun when he hit an 83-year-old woman on Saturday night.

The 30-year-old man allegedly left the scene but police found him inside his car outside a Currumbin home, a short distance from the crash site.

The pedestrian, who was visiting from overseas, was rushed to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition and died on Sunday night.

A man has been charged with drink-driving after allegedly hitting an elderly pedestrian who later died in hospital.

The Currumbin man has been charged with drink-driving and will face Coolangatta Magistrates Court on March 25.

Police are asking anyone with information about the crash to come forward.

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