Overview

• The collision occurred at about 8.20 am on Monday on Berrima Street in Wynnum, roughly 1.5 km from Wynnum State High School.
• Queensland Police have officially classified the teenager’s death as accidental and say their investigation into the circumstances is ongoing.
• The Mitsubishi Pajero, displaying an L-plate, was driven by a 17-year-old male learner accompanied by a 41-year-old female and a 16-year-old male who were uninjured.
• Principal Sandra Quinn paid tribute to the 14-year-old as a much-loved Year 9 student and informed parents of the school’s response.
• The tragedy has reignited calls for strengthened traffic controls and safety measures around Brisbane school zones.