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Teen Critically Injured in Crash Involving Allegedly Stolen Car Near Parliament House, Canberra

17 April 2024 · about 5:00am · Canberra, ACT

Published 18 April 2024 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
17 Apr 2024Wednesday, about 5:00am
Where
Canberra, ACT
Type
Single-vehicle crash into concrete barrier
Injured
1 person
Investigation
ACT PolicingACT Police are investigating the crash and believe high speeds were a contributing factor to the catastrophic damage sustained by the vehicle.

What happened

Incident Overview

On Wednesday, 17 April 2024, a 15-year-old boy was critically injured when a white Toyota Camry, reported stolen on 14 April, crashed near Parliament House in Canberra. The vehicle struck a concrete barrier on Adelaide Avenue at approximately 5:00 AM and came to rest upside down with severe damage.

Emergency services attended the scene and found the teenager critically injured and unresponsive. He was transported to Canberra Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on Adelaide Avenue near Parliament House and The Lodge, Canberra, at approximately 5:00 AM on Wednesday morning.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Make/Model: White Toyota Camry
  • Status: Reported stolen on 14 April 2024
  • Condition: Upside down and heavily damaged after striking concrete barrier

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • None reported.

Injuries

  • 15-year-old male (critically injured, transported to Canberra Hospital, remains in critical condition)

Emergency Response

Emergency services attended the scene promptly following the crash. The 15-year-old was located critically injured and unresponsive on the road and was transported to Canberra Hospital by ambulance for emergency treatment.

Investigation

ACT Police are investigating the crash and believe high speeds were a contributing factor to the catastrophic damage sustained by the vehicle. Police are monitoring local hospitals for any other individuals who may present with injuries related to the incident. Authorities are appealing for anyone with information about the vehicle’s activities prior to the crash or the circumstances of the collision to come forward.

Appeal for Information

ACT Police are urging anyone with information about the crash, the stolen vehicle, or its activities before the collision to contact ACT Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000. Information can also be reported online at act.crimestoppers.com.au.

Source
Crime Stoppers anonymously on: 1800 333 000

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  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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