June 11, 2025

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Incident Overview

A tragic e-scooter crash occurred on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at approximately 10:45 pm in Mareeba, Far North Queensland, about 64 km west of Cairns.

A 12-year-old boy was struck by a parked ute while riding an e-scooter and sustained critical head injuries, which led to his death at the scene.

Queensland Police’s Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the incident and has appealed for witnesses or anyone with CCTV footage from Strattmann Street between 10:30 pm and 10:50 pm to come forward.

“He’s a young Mareeba lad, a good kid… [it is] tragic for the entire community.”
— Senior Sergeant Duane Amos

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 (approximately 10:45 pm).
  • Location: Strattmann Street, Mareeba, Queensland — a suburban area near Cairns.

Vehicles Involved

  • An e-scooter, ridden by a 12-year-old boy who died following the collision.
  • A parked ute, which the boy struck during the crash.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • The 12-year-old boy died at the scene after colliding with a parked vehicle while riding an e-scooter.
  • No Injuries:
    • The driver of the parked ute was not injured.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics responded quickly to reports of a serious crash involving a child and an e-scooter.
  • The boy was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The sad part of it now is the family have to pick up the pieces for a loved member of the community.”
— Senior Sergeant Duane Amos

Police Investigation

Queensland Police are examining:

  • The circumstances leading to the collision between the e-scooter and the parked ute.
  • Road conditions, visibility, and potential contributing factors such as speed, distraction, or lack of supervision.
  • CCTV or dashcam footage from Strattmann Street, Mareeba between 10:30 pm and 10:50 pm on June 10, 2025.

Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information or video evidence to contact Crime Stoppers or submit details via Policelink.

Community Impact

This incident marks the fifth fatal e-scooter accident in Queensland this year and has raised concerns about child safety and e-scooter regulations.

Under Queensland law, children aged 12 to 16 must be supervised by an adult when using e-scooters. The boy was believed to be alone at the time of the crash.

The increase in e-scooter-related injuries has been documented by Jamieson Trauma Institute, with emergency departments reporting over 150 cases per month in recent months.

“E-scooter-related injuries are on the rise,”
— Jamieson Trauma Institute data

E-Scooter Safety Concerns

  • Dr. Amanda McConnell, an emergency physician at Cairns Hospital, highlighted the increasing number of e-scooter incidents, particularly among boys and men aged 10–20.
  • Hospitals in Queensland are now triaging e-scooter-related injuries more urgently if they occur at higher speeds.
  • The Queensland Government has announced a parliamentary inquiry into e-scooter and e-bike safety due to rising concerns.

Appeal for Information

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has CCTV/dashcam footage of the Strattmann Street area in Mareeba between 10:30 pm and 10:50 pm on June 10, 2025, is urged to contact authorities:

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
  • Witness Reporting: Contact Queensland Police directly via local station or through the official website.