A 13-year-old boy has died after the stolen vehicle he was driving crashed at Bowen this morning.
Initial investigations indicate that at around 6.45am, the vehicle rolled while travelling near the intersection of King Street and Queens Road.
“Members of the public provided assistance and first aid to the passenger, a 14-year-old Sarina boy, prior to the arrival of emergency services,” Queensland Police said in a statement.
The boy was transported to hospital for treatment of serious, non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the vehicle, a 13-year-old Bowen boy, died at the scene.
“Police will allege the vehicle was stolen from an address near Sarina around 4am this morning,” Queensland Police said.
“Forensic Crash Unit, Child Protection Investigation Unit and CIB investigations are ongoing.”
Anyone with information or dash cam vision is urged to contact police.
