Elderly man seriously injured after being struck by car during road rage incident in Logan, south-east Queensland
An altercation occurred between the drivers of a Holden Commodore and a Mazda 2 on the Mandew St overpass in Shailer Park, Logan, about 7.20pm.
While the incident was unfolding, an unknown vehicle, travelling in the opposite direction struck a man in his 60s.
He was then rushed to Princess Alexandra Hospital with serious but non-critical injuries.
The driver, who fled the scene following the crash has been urged to contact the police.
Detectives are now appealing for witnesses or persons with a vision of the incident to also come forward.
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