February 19, 2026

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Incident Overview
A 16-year-old boy crashed while riding an e-bike in Brisbanes Clem7 tunnel after a group ride involving around 20 teenagers on e-bikes and e-scooters. Police allege the group weaved through traffic, rode on the wrong side of the road and narrowly avoided pedestrians during the ride.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, 23 January 2026
  • Location: Clem7 tunnel, Kangaroo Point, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • E-bike ridden by a 16-year-old boy (alleged non-compliant/high-powered device)
  • Multiple e-bikes and e-scooters (group ride, about 20 teenagers)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • None reported
  • Injuries:
    • 16-year-old boy, Kangaroo Point (rider), taken to hospital with minor injuries

Emergency Response

  • Police investigated the incident and later executed search warrants as part of ongoing inquiries.
  • The 16-year-old rider was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
  • Road closures and diversions were not specified.

Police Investigation
Police allege the groups ride involved dangerous behaviour in Brisbanes CBD and inner suburbs before the crash in the Clem7 tunnel. Search warrants were executed at a Herston home on 29 January, where police seized a non-compliant e-bike and a phone, and at a Wexford Street home in Kenmore Hills on 1 February, where another e-bike was seized.

  • A 15-year-old boy from Herston was charged with publishing material about the ride under post and boast laws, as well as unlicensed driving, driving an unregistered vehicle and driving an uninsured vehicle.
  • The 16-year-old boy involved in the tunnel crash was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, unlicensed driving, driving an unregistered vehicle and driving an uninsured vehicle.
  • Both teens are expected to be dealt with under the Youth Justice Act.

Community Impact
Police said the alleged behaviour was concerning due to the risk posed to other road users and pedestrians, particularly on major roads and in busy inner-city areas. Authorities said the seizures were intended to send a message to riders and guardians about compliance and safe use of e-mobility devices.

Appeal for Information
Police have urged anyone with information about dangerous e-bike or e-scooter riding in the area, including relevant footage, to come forward.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.