A 14-year-old boy will face ACT Children’s Court today charged in relation to a fatal collision on the Barton Highway.

Police allege that the 14 year-old was driving the stolen gold Toyota Avalon sedan when it collided with a Toyota Hilux. The collision resulted in the death of his 19-year-old passenger late on Wednesday night.

This is the ACT’s first road fatality for 2024.

Police say the Avalon, with four occupants, appeared to have ignored a red light and collided with the Hilux at the intersection of the Barton Highway and Clarrie Hermes Drive.

The 14-year-old was arrested and has been charged with culpable driving causing death and driving a stolen motor vehicle.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dash cam footage should call 1800 333000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.