Mother and Daughter Suffer Injuries in Suspected Hit-and-Run Involving Stolen Vehicle

Authorities swiftly apprehended the driver and are currently investigating whether he was driving under the influence at the time of the incident.

The two women, aged 23 and 57, stepped onto a pedestrian crossing at Mermaid Beach around 9 a.m. today, blissfully unaware of the impending danger.

Without warning, a silver Mazda barreled through a red light, crashing into the pair.

Though the footage is too distressing to broadcast, the impact sent both women sprawling into the middle of the intersection.

Nearby, the lively chatter from a café quickly fell silent, replaced by the screech of tires and the sound of a collision.

Strangers ran to help, as the driver allegedly fled.

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.