Girl, 15, rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition after being hit by car in Townsville
Emergency Services were called to Boundary St in Railway Estate, Townsville, after reports a person was struck by a green Ford Falcon about 9.51pm on Friday.
Paramedics treated a 15-year-old girl with significant head injuries before rushing her to Townsville University Hospital in a potentially life-threatening condition.
The driver of the Ford, a 21-year-old Thuringowa man, was not physically injured and is assisting police with their inquiries.
Police said the forensic crash unit is continuing their investigations.
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