Authorities swiftly apprehended the driver and are currently investigating whether he was under the influence at the time of the incident.
This morning at 9 a.m., two women stepped onto a pedestrian crossing at Mermaid Beach, unaware of the imminent danger.
Without warning, a silver Mazda barreled through a red light, striking both the 23-year-old and 57-year-old.
Although the video footage is too graphic to share, it shows the women being thrown into the middle of the intersection.
The lively chatter from a nearby café was abruptly silenced by the screeching of tires and a loud crash.
Bystanders quickly rushed to assist as the driver reportedly fled the scene.
The car was allegedly stolen yesterday from Woolloongabba in Brisbane.
The 57-year-old had arm and back injuries and the 23-year-old injured her pelvis.
Both were rushed to Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.
Police quickly caught up to the driver, tracking the 32-year-old man to the carpark at Pacific Fair.
He was arrested and taken to hospital for drug and alcohol testing.
