A 52-year-old Mount Isa man has been charged with murder after an alleged hit-and-run killed a teenager in the north-west Queensland community of Mount Isa in the early hours of this morning.
Emergency services were called to the corner of Delacour Drive and Dent Street in Pioneer just after midnight to treat a woman with critical head injuries.
Police confirmed he succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene.
The man will appear at Mount Isa Magistrates’ Court on Monday, August 8.
The police have recorded the areas of the crime scene. (ABC North West Qld: Emily Dobson)
Police are working to formally identify the victim and are speaking with several families in the community.
“I can assure the community that we are taking this matter very seriously and are investigating it intensively,” said Detective Inspector Dave Barron.
“Our sympathies go out to the family and community who are grieving … at this time.”
Inquiries are ongoing and police are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online.
This is the second alleged hit-and-run that has occurred in Mount Isa in two days.
Two pedestrians were hospitalized in stable condition after being hit by a stolen vehicle in the early hours of Friday, August 5.
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