Teenage Boy Critical After Stolen Car Crashes in Mooroobool – December 1, 2024

What happened

Incident Overview

On Sunday, December 1, 2024, a teenage boy was critically injured when the stolen car he was a passenger in crashed into a tree on McEwan Street in Mooroobool, Far North Queensland. The black Haval Jolion had been reported stolen from Mount Sheridan overnight and was being driven by one of three other boys who were in the vehicle at the time.

Emergency services attended the scene at approximately 9:00 am. The injured teenager was transported to Cairns Hospital in critical condition with a life-threatening head injury. The three other occupants fled the scene but were later arrested nearby, and a crime scene was declared.

Location and Time

The crash occurred on McEwan Street in Mooroobool, Queensland, at approximately 9:00 am on Sunday morning, December 1, 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Black Haval Jolion
• Status: Reported stolen from Mount Sheridan overnight
• Impact: Crashed into a tree on McEwan Street

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• Teenage boy, passenger (life-threatening head injury, transported to Cairns Hospital in critical condition)

Community Impact

The incident has raised concerns in the local community regarding the dangers of stolen vehicles and reckless driving involving young people. The circumstances leading to the crash remain under investigation.

Emergency Response

Emergency services were called to the scene at McEwan Street and responded promptly. The critically injured teenage passenger was transported to Cairns Hospital by ambulance for emergency treatment of his life-threatening head injury.

Investigation

Queensland Police are investigating the incident. Three other boys who were occupants of the stolen vehicle fled the scene immediately after the crash but were located and arrested nearby. A crime scene has been declared at the location.

Police are examining the circumstances that led to the crash, including the unauthorized operation of the stolen vehicle. The contributing factors to the collision are still under investigation.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for any witnesses or persons with information about the stolen Haval Jolion or the circumstances of the crash on McEwan Street in Mooroobool to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.