November 24, 2025
A pedestrian suffered minor injuries when he was struck by a stolen vehicle in Cherbourg on Saturday.
The Ford Ranger dual cab ute was stolen from a home in Scott Street, Wondai, earlier in the day.
A police spokesperson said the Ford Ranger struck a pedestrian before colliding with a parked Isuzu ute.
southburnett.com.au understands the occupants of the ute had pulled over to chat with the pedestrian, a 27-year-old Cherbourg man, when the incident occurred.
The driver of the Isuzu, a 51-year-old Cherbourg man, did not suffer any physical injuries, however his passenger was later treated for shock.
The alleged driver of the Ford Ranger, a 14-year-old Cherbourg boy, has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, unlicensed driving and entering a dwelling and committing an indictable offence.
He was due to appear in Kingaroy Children’s Court on Monday.
Investigations are continuing.
Police have appealed to anyone with information to contact PoliceLink on 131-444.
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Soon after the incident appeared on social media, Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council posted the following statement:
Community Safety Update – We Hear You, Cherbourg
Over the past 24 hours many of you have voiced serious concerns about reckless and unsafe behaviour involving stolen vehicles in our community.
We want everyone to know that your Mayor, Councillors and CEO have heard you clearly — and we share your frustration and your fears for the safety of our families.
This kind of behaviour puts lives at risk. Our community should never have to feel unsafe in their own homes, on their own streets, or going about daily business.
Police are actively responding, and Council is working closely with them.
A meeting between Cherbourg Council leadership and both local and regional police has already been scheduled as a priority. We are treating this matter with urgency and will continue to advocate strongly for community safety and the support our people deserve.
We will have more updates for community soon.
For now, please know:
- We hear you
- We understand your concerns.
- We are frustrated, too
- And we are doing everything we can within our powers to support a safer Cherbourg.
If you see dangerous behaviour or feel unsafe, please report it immediately to police via Triple Zero (000) in an emergency or Policelink on 131-444.
Look after one another, stay safe, and we will keep you updated.
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South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff has reminded Murgon and Cherbourg residents of the public meeting which will be held from 6:30pm at Murgon Town Hall on November 27.
“Please come along if you have concerns about the crime in our community,” Mayor Duff said.
