The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a serious car and pedestrian incident at Mossman yesterday, August 29.
A Toyota Rav4 was travelling within Bill Reese Park near the rest area, which is accessed from Mossman Daintree Road, just after 8pm when the vehicle struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian.
The 27-year-old driver immediately pulled over and started performing CPR.
Emergency crews were called and the patient was transported in a critical condition to Mossman Hospital before being taken by helicopter to Cairns Hospital.
A crime scene was declared at the public rest area in the park.
Police investigations are ongoing.
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