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Teenager on E-Scooter Collides with Learner Driver – Logan Road, Underwood, QLD – 9 April 2026

Underwood, Queensland

Published 16 April 2026 · Updated 6 October 2026

Key facts

Where
Underwood, Queensland

What happened

Incident Overview
A 16-year-old male was hospitalised following a head-on collision between an electric scooter and a car on Logan Road in Underwood on Wednesday evening. The teenager was allegedly riding the e-scooter on the wrong side of the road when he collided with a white Kia being driven by a learner driver about 10.30pm. The boy was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a stable condition with chest and abdominal injuries. The learner driver, who was returning home at the time of the incident, was assessed by paramedics and found to be uninjured.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, 9 April 2026 (approx 10.30pm)
  • Location: Logan Road, Underwood, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Electric scooter – ridden by 16-year-old male, allegedly travelling on wrong side of road
  • White Kia sedan – driven by learner driver

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Critical/Serious Injuries:
    • 16-year-old male e-scooter rider – chest and abdominal injuries, transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital in stable condition
  • Other Injuries:
    • Learner driver of Kia – assessed by paramedics, uninjured

Emergency Response

  • Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics attended the scene
  • Critical care team deployed to treat the injured teenager
  • Patient transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are investigating the circumstances of the collision. The investigation is examining the allegation that the e-scooter was being ridden on the incorrect side of the road at the time of impact.

Community Impact
The incident occurred ahead of a state-wide law change scheduled for 1 July 2026, which will ban children under 16 from riding e-bikes and e-scooters in Queensland. The legislative changes follow 14 fatalities in e-mobility incidents across the state in 2025. Under the new laws, riders will be required to hold a valid learner’s permit or licence, and parents who supply devices to underage children may face fines.

Appeal for Information

  • Crime Stoppers Queensland: Call 1800 333 000
  • Policelink: Call 131 444

If you were involved in a crash in Queensland

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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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