The Wacol Youth Remand Centre is currently holding a 17-year-old Alexandra Hills boy as court proceedings continue over charges linked to a serious Pacific Motorway crash.
Teen Remains On Remand In Wacol
The teenager is in custody at the Wacol Youth Remand Centre following his discharge from hospital. His matters were mentioned in Cleveland Children’s Court, where he did not appear and no application for bail was made.
No pleas have been entered. Indictable charges have been referred to Brisbane Children’s Court 38, with the case listed for mention on 9 March.
Crash Allegations Before The Court
Police allege a stolen black Chery Tiggo wagon was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on the Pacific Motorway at Greenslopes at 4:13 a.m. on 22 February.
It is alleged the vehicle collided with a white Toyota Camry and a silver Mazda utility. The 17-year-old, alleged to have been driving the stolen vehicle, sustained a serious leg injury and was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital.
The 40-year-old Toyota driver and 30-year-old Mazda driver were also taken to hospital as a precaution. The motorway was closed for more than 10 hours following the incident.
Police further allege the Chery Tiggo had been stolen from a Capalaba shopping complex on 16 February.
Court reporting has referred to injuries sustained in a crash dated 16 February, while police describe the crash at Greenslopes as occurring on 22 February.
Charges Referred To Brisbane Children’s Court
The Alexandra Hills teen faces one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. He has also been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle relating to publishing on social media, receiving tainted property, failing to ensure proper supervision while learning to drive, and three counts of stealing.
Additional matters alleging entering premises and committing an indictable offence by break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence were also before the court. He remains on remand at the Wacol Youth Remand Centre while proceedings continue.
About The Wacol Youth Remand Centre
The Wacol Youth Remand Centre opened on 29 March 2025. The 76-bed facility forms part of Queensland’s youth detention network.
The centre includes security systems as well as access to education, vocational training, rehabilitation programs, health care and support services for young people held on remand.
Next Court Date
The matter is due to be mentioned in Brisbane Children’s Court 38 on 9 March. The teen remains in custody at the Wacol Youth Remand Centre pending further proceedings.
Published 3-Mar-2026
