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Pedestrian taken to hospital with leg and chest injuries after crash

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A man has been charged after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash.

Police were called to Sugar Bag Road at Caloundra West on Sunday at 3.30pm following reports that a male pedestrian had been struck by a silver Nissan Pathfinder, which then left the scene.

The 64-year-old was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with serious leg and chest injuries.

A 60-year-old Caloundra West man, who is alleged to have been the driver of the Nissan, was later arrested by police.

He has been charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing grievous bodily harm and driver fail to remain at incident and render assistance showing callous disregard.

He was bailed to appear in Caloundra Magistrates Court on September 17.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at  police.qld.gov.au/reporting. Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at crimestoppersqld.com.au. Quote this reference number: QP2601696973

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