Woman charged following death of child in January collision

An 80-year-old woman has been charged over the death of a four-year-old boy following a collision in January.

On 18 January 2026, police and emergency services attended Southlands Shopping Centre in Mawson after a car driven by the 80-year-old woman collided with the boy before continuing into a shopfront.

The boy was treated at the scene by bystanders and ACT Ambulance Service paramedics before being transported to hospital. Sadly, he was declared deceased a short time later.

Following an investigation by ACT Policing’s Major Collision Team, the woman will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 3 June 2026) charged with culpable driving causing death and negligent driving causing death.