Teenage boy dies in single vehicle collision

Publish date: Sunday, 21 April 2024, Publish time: 6:12pm

A 15-year-old boy has died following a single vehicle collision on Adelaide Avenue, Yarralumla early on Wednesday morning.   

About 4.55am on Wednesday (17 April 2024) police and emergency services were called to Adelaide Avenue near State Circle after a white Toyota Camry left the roadway, collided with a concrete barrier, and was subsequently located on its roof in the middle of the road. 

A 15-year-old boy with critical injuries was located near the vehicle. He was transported to hospital where he tragically succumbed to his injuries.  

This is the third fatality on ACT roads this year.  

ACT Policing's Major Collision Team are investigating the circumstances of the incident.  

Anyone who saw the white Toyota Camry prior to 4.55am on Wednesday morning or who has dash-cam footage of the Camry is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 7726381. Information can be provided anonymously. 

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