September 22, 2025

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Incident Overview
A teenager has died following a crash between an electric bike and an SUV at Tallebudgera on the Gold Coast on Monday afternoon, September 22, 2025. At approximately 4:00 pm, a Mitsubishi Outlander collided with the e-bike at the intersection of Tallebudgera Creek Road and Fenton Drive. The 17-year-old rider from Tallebudgera suffered critical injuries and died at the scene. His 17-year-old male passenger, also from Tallebudgera, was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital with minor injuries. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old Robina man, was also taken to Robina Hospital with minor injuries.

“The rider, a 17-year-old Tallebudgera boy, died at the scene.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Monday, September 22, 2025 (approximately 4:00 pm)
  • Location: Intersection of Tallebudgera Creek Road and Fenton Drive, Tallebudgera, Gold Coast, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Electric bike, ridden by a 17-year-old Tallebudgera boy (fatal), carrying a 17-year-old passenger (injured)
  • Mitsubishi Outlander SUV, driven by a 65-year-old Robina man (minor injuries)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • 17-year-old male rider from Tallebudgera, died at the scene.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No life-threatening injuries beyond the fatality.
  • Other Injuries:
    • 17-year-old male passenger from Tallebudgera, minor injuries, transported to Gold Coast University Hospital.
    • 65-year-old male driver of the Mitsubishi Outlander, minor injuries, transported to Robina Hospital.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services responded shortly after 4:00 pm to the Tallebudgera crash.
  • The 17-year-old rider was declared deceased at the scene.
  • His passenger and the SUV driver were transported to hospital with minor injuries.
  • The Forensic Crash Unit attended and established a scene for investigation.

“The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating and anyone with information should contact police.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are examining:

  • The sequence of events leading to the collision at the intersection of Tallebudgera Creek Road and Fenton Drive.
  • Contributing factors such as speed, right of way, and visibility at the intersection.
  • Dashcam or CCTV footage from motorists in the Tallebudgera area at the time of the crash.

Community Impact
The death of the 17-year-old rider has devastated the Tallebudgera community, raising renewed concerns about youth safety on e-bikes and shared suburban roads. The incident has highlighted risks posed by high-speed intersections involving vulnerable road users.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage to contact:

  • Policelink: Report online at [www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting](https://www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting) or call 131 444
  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at [www.crimestoppersqld.com.au](https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au)