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Family of injured hit-run victim pleads with driver to 'do the right thing'

ABC Australia · May 6, 2026, 2:02 AM

Key takeaways

  • Jirrbal man Eathan Henry was struck by a vehicle near the Mount Garnet Rodeo.
  • An 18-year-old Far North Queensland man suffered serious injuries in a hit-and-run crash after leaving an outback rodeo on Saturday morning.
  • Police are appealing for information as they look for the unknown driver responsible.

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Jirrbal man Eathan Henry was struck by a vehicle near the Mount Garnet Rodeo. (Supplied)

An 18-year-old Far North Queensland man suffered serious injuries in a hit-and-run crash after leaving an outback rodeo on Saturday morning.

Police are appealing for information as they look for the unknown driver responsible.

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