Teens charged as scooter rider dies in hospital after alleged stolen car hit run

A teenage boy and girl have been charged with dangerous driving causing death after a Brisbane motor scooter rider was fatally injured in a collision with an allegedly stolen SUV.

A man is dead following a “tragic” crash allegedly involving a stolen car and a Vespa scooter.

Michael Warburton, 59,. from Hemmant was riding home about 9.20am on Monday when the stolen car, allegedly driven by a 15-year-old Wynnum teen, crossed to the wrong side of the road and mowed him down in Wynnum West.

The boy, 15, and a girl, 16, allegedly ran from the car, leaving Mr Warburton on the ground with critical injuries.

He was rushed to the PA Hospital, but died late on Monday night from his injuries.

Rescuers at the scene of the alleged hit run at Wynnum West. Picture: Supplied

The two teens involved in the crash, along with two other teens who were allegedly in a second stolen car following behind them, were arrested at a nearby home on School Rd.

Pictures from the scene show the horrific aftermath, with the car left with significant damage and the scooter a mangled mess.

The allegedly stolen car involved in the horror smash. Picture: Supplied

The scooter on the ground after the rider was critically injured in the alleged hit run.

Initial investigations suggest the stolen white Nissan X-Trail crossed on to the wrong side of the road at the intersection of Kianawah and Youngs roads.

The scooter the man was riding on. Picture: Supplied

The car had been reported stolen from a Wynnum address between 1am and 4am Monday.

Bayside Inspector Lindsay Kilpatrick said detectives were investigating the “frightening” incident.

“The impact on the front of the SUV, the stolen vehicle, and the windscreen is very, very extensive and the ­damage to the motorcycle is very, very extensive as well,” he said.

“It’s a tragic event for the male rider, his family, the local community, the witnesses, the emergency services that have to come to these events, it is a tragedy we wish we didn’t have to come to.

“But the detectives are investigating and they will get to the bottom of what happened.”

The vehicles are loaded on to tow trucks. Picture: Chelsea Garrett

He also said he did not believe the message was getting through to youths after several recent incidents.

“It’s not only a tragedy for the family and the male rider of the motorcycle, but when juveniles get into this sort of behaviour, the result on the rest of their life is very detrimental,” he said speaking generally.

Resident Skye Aminita said she was in her backyard when she heard the “massive” smash sound from the crash.

Police at the scene of the alleged hit and run

“We just saw the car, the scooter and the injured man lying down on the ground,” she said.

“The man was in very bad shape, one of his legs was completely twisted, it didn’t look good. Everyone was just shocked, one lady must’ve been a nurse and just went into full nurse mode and tried to help the man.

The alleged driver of the car, 15, has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death, unlawful use, burglary, fail to remain at scene of a crash and unlicenced driving.

The female passenger, 16, has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and unlawful use of motor vehicle.

A 15-year-old Wynnum West girl has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, wilful damage and two counts each of stealing and obstruct police.

A 15-year-old Alexandra Hills boy has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

They will appear before Brisbane Children’s Court.

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A tow truck at the scene of the horrific crash.

Originally published as Teens charged as scooter rider dies in hospital after alleged stolen car hit run