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Teen pedestrian critically injured in Old Cleveland Road crash at Belmont on Saturday, 26 September 2026

Belmont, Queensland

Published 26 September 2026

Key facts

Where
Belmont, Queensland

What happened

Incident Overview

A 16-year-old Wynnum boy was critically injured after being struck by two vehicles on Old Cleveland Road at Belmont. Police are seeking the driver of the first vehicle and asking witnesses to provide relevant footage.

Location and Time

  • Crash date: Saturday, 26 September 2026
  • Approximate time: Shortly before 9.45pm
  • Location: Old Cleveland Road, Belmont, Queensland

People and Vehicles Involved

The pedestrian was identified by police as a 16-year-old Wynnum boy. Initial inquiries indicate that a dark-coloured SUV struck him before leaving the scene. A second vehicle then struck the pedestrian. Police said the second vehicle was driven by a 19-year-old Zillmere man, who was not injured.

Injuries and Fatalities

The teenager sustained critical injuries and was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital. The police release did not provide a later update on his condition.

Emergency Response

Emergency services attended Old Cleveland Road after the reported collision. The first vehicle had left before emergency crews arrived, according to the preliminary police account.

Police Investigation

Queensland Police are investigating the sequence of events and attempting to identify the dark SUV and its driver. The source describes an active investigation and does not provide a final finding about the cause of the crash or legal responsibility.

Appeal for Information

Police have asked anyone who witnessed the incident, was travelling through the area or has relevant dashcam footage to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers. The reference number is QP2601912044.

Sources

If you were involved in a crash in Queensland

  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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