Tragedy Strikes at Brisbane Hardware Store Carpark
An elderly man has tragically died after being hit by a utility vehicle in the car park of a Bunnings store in Brisbane's eastern suburbs on Saturday morning. Emergency services rushed to the Bunnings Cannon Hill location at approximately 10am following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a grey Mitsubishi Triton.
Emergency Response and Fatal Outcome
The 82-year-old man from Morningside sustained critical injuries during the incident. Despite the efforts of emergency crews, he was later pronounced dead in hospital. Queensland Police have confirmed that the driver of the Mitsubishi, a 24-year-old man from the nearby suburb of Carindale, was not physically injured in the tragic event.
Ongoing Investigation and Community Response
Authorities have stated that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is ongoing. No charges have been laid at this stage. A spokesperson for Bunnings acknowledged the fatal incident, expressing the company's condolences. "Police are investigating and we are supporting where we can. Our thoughts are with the family of the individual who has passed away," the spokesperson stated, adding that they would not comment further as it remains a police matter.
Police are urging anyone with information, relevant dashcam footage, or CCTV recordings from the area to come forward and assist with their inquiries into this devastating carpark accident.
