The family of a Gold Coast man who died after being hit by a car on Sunday night say they're "absolutely devastated" that a fight between two friends led to him losing his life.
Luke Hansen, 25, and another man were struck at Elanora just before 9:00pm while the pair were wrestling in the middle of the road.
The second 25-year-old man suffered critical injuries and was taken to the Gold Coast University Hospital.
Mr Hansen's aunt Sharon Hansen said the two men had been best friends since school and had been fishing at the beach earlier in the day.
"They had a really beautiful afternoon," she said.
Ms Hansen said her nephew was a "playful kid".
"Luke was a beautiful boy, he had a lot of friends … very spirited and enjoyed life," she said.
His father Glen Hansen said the two friends' "stupidity" led to the tragedy.
"Kids these days they argue over anything, wrestle over anything … it just turned out the wrong way," he said.
Mr Hansen said his son was about to move to Mackay for work.
"He was just about to do a course to go to the mines next week — his new life," he said.
One of Mr Hansen's school friends, Tayla Argus, said she was still in shock after hearing of his death.
"My heart bleeds for his family and friends ... I feel like this is just one of the worst days of my life," she said.
"You're loved and we miss you ... fly high."
Alan Hider lives near the accident scene and said he heard people yelling but was shocked to hear what unfolded.
"I thought there had just been a bit of a punch up — I had no idea someone had been run over," he said.
"There have been a number of near misses here as there is a bit of a blind spot," he said.
Police said the 33-year-old driver stopped at the scene to help and has not been charged with any offence.
Paramedics said the man and other witnesses performed CPR until ambulances arrived.
Queensland Ambulance Service's Garry Berkowitz said the driver wasn't physically injured.
"He was very shook up as you would imagine," he said.
Investigations are continuing and police have asked anyone with information about the incident to contact them.
