Fatal traffic crash, Maroondan

QPS Media on Apr 20, 2023 @ 7:02pm

A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a vehicle at Maroondan this morning, Thursday April 20.

Preliminary information indicates around 11am a red Honda XR650R motorbike was travelling west along Bundaberg Gin Gin Road near the intersection of Mevilles Road when a collision occurred with a 2008 silver Ford ranger dual cab utility travelling east.

The rider, a 21-year-old Avenell Heights man sustained critical injuries and died at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle, an 81-year-old Horse Camp man was not physically injured.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances and anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP2300657111

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