Three people have been charged with various offences related to their involvement in a fatal collision on Adelaide Avenue in April this year, where a 15-year-old boy died.

About 4:55am on Wednesday 17 April, police and emergency services were called to Adelaide Avenue 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. 

One occupant, the 15-year-old boy, was ejected from the vehicle and was transported to hospital where he later died from his injuries.

Last month, ACT Policing confirmed a stolen black Genesis GV80 SUV was believed to have picked up two people from the scene that were in the Camry when the collision occurred – including one person who was the driver. 

The stolen Genesis was located partially burnt out in Theodore on the same day as the fatal collision.

This week, four search warrants were executed at various residences in Canberra that resulted in the arrest of a boy and two men.

• A 15-year-old boy – alleged to be the driver of the Camry at the time of the collision – has been charged with manslaughter, leaving the scene without rendering assistance, dangerous driving, unlicenced driving, taking a motor vehicle without consent, driving a stolen motor vehicle, and exceeding the speed limit. 
• A 20-year-old Chisholm man – alleged to be a passenger in the Camry at the time of the collision – has been charged with being an accessory after the fact, riding in a stolen motor vehicle, driving a stolen motor vehicle, unlicenced driving, and exceeding the speed limit. 
• A 20-year-old Hume man – alleged to be the driver of the Genesis that picked up the occupants of the Camry – has been issued with a court attendance notice in relation to being an accessory after the fact, arson, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, driving a stolen motor vehicle, and three counts of exceeding the speed limit. 

Superintendent of Road and Proactive Policing, Brian Diplock, said the charges that have been laid this week are as a result of a significant investigation by the Major Collision Team.

“First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge the tragic circumstances surrounding this incident, where a 15-year-old boy sadly lost his life,” Superintendent Diplock said. 

“Following a thorough investigation and numerous enquiries, we have been able to bring those involved in this incident before the courts. 

“I would like to thank the investigators that worked meticulously throughout the last four months to determine the events that occurred that morning, and who was involved. This outcome is a testament to their efforts. 

“In addition, I would also like to thank the public for their assistance. We have appealed to the community in relation to this incident several times, and received valuable information that greatly assisted investigators as a result. 

“We would continue to urge anyone else with information relating to the collision to come forward. Every piece of information will assist police as the investigation continues.” 

Anyone who has any information that can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7726381. Information can be provided anonymously.