Young girl handcuffed by police after being hit by a car on Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise Get a sense of the vibe at the Cavill Mall on the Gold Coast, during this years notorious Schoolies week. POLICE were forced to handcuff a young girl when she became hysterical and tried to run after she was hit by a car in the heart of Surfers Paradise on Tuesday. Witnesses outside a hotel on Ferny Ave said the 17-year-old girl - believed to be on the Gold Coast for Schoolies celebrations - ran out into the middle of the road near Mantra Circle on Cavill about 6pm and was struck by a car. SCHOOLIES: Nude photos will hurt you The girl was reportedly thrown up onto the bonnet of the car but was uninjured during the accident. Nearby police detectives questioned the girl who became hysterical and emotional, refusing to hand over ID and attempting to run away from police. Paramedics were called to the scene to try and calm the teen but she lashed out at ambulance officers and tried to escape out of the ambulance vehicle. Police restrained the girl with handcuffs as she screamed abuse at emergency workers. She has since been taken to hospital for further evaluation.