A Friday night collision involving an allegedly stolen vehicle has left a Kelvin Grove resident dealing with significant property damage after the crash destroyed their front fence and damaged a wall.
The incident unfolded just after 10:20pm on 4 July at the intersection of Herston Road and Picot Street, when a white Suzuki Swift and blue Mitsubishi Triton collided in what would become a significant police matter.
According to Queensland Police Service, both occupants of the Suzuki have been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle. The extensive list of charges paint a picture of an evening that went dramatically wrong for the pair.
The driver, a 28-year-old Mitchelton man, faces a lengthy court battle ahead with charges including receiving tainted property, stealing, dangerous operation of a vehicle, and driving under the influence. He’s also been charged with the unusual offence of having his face masked with intent to commit an indictable offence, as well as drug possession charges and driving whilst disqualified.
His passenger, a 22-year-old woman from Numinbah Valley in the Gold Coast hinterland, faces charges of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and stealing petrol.
The crash’s impact extended well beyond the vehicles involved, with the corner property bearing the brunt of the collision. Social media images from the scene showed the complete destruction of the resident’s front fence, leaving debris scattered across the footpath.
For the innocent driver of the Mitsubishi Triton, the night ended more fortunately. Queensland Ambulance Service confirmed they escaped the collision without injury and face no charges in connection with the incident.
The Suzuki’s female passenger complained of back pain following the crash but didn’t require hospital transport, according to ambulance service representatives.
The legal proceedings are now set to unfold over the coming months. The Mitchelton man has been remanded in custody and is expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 25 July. The woman from Numinbah Valley will face court separately on 5 August.
The intersection of Herston Road and Picot Street returned to normal traffic flow following the emergency response, but for one Kelvin Grove resident, the cleanup and repair work is just beginning.
Published 7-July-2025
