September 9, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal crash occurred in Kirwan, Townsville, on Thursday afternoon, September 4, 2025. At approximately 5:15 pm, emergency services were called to Ross River Road after a collision between a black Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle and a red Toyota Landcruiser. Following the impact, the motorcycle mounted the median strip and struck a tree. The rider, a 21-year-old man from Kirwan, was transported to hospital with serious injuries but later died. The Toyota driver, a 62-year-old man from Gulliver, was not physically injured.

“The rider of the motorcycle, a 21-year-old Kirwan man, was transported to hospital with serious injuries however later passed away.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025 (approximately 5:15 pm)
  • Location: Ross River Road, Kirwan, Townsville, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Black Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle, ridden by a 21-year-old man from Kirwan
  • Red Toyota Landcruiser, driven by a 62-year-old man from Gulliver

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • 21-year-old male motorcyclist from Kirwan, sustained serious injuries and later died in hospital.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No additional serious injuries reported.
  • No Injuries:
    • 62-year-old male Toyota driver from Gulliver, uninjured.

Emergency Response

  • Police and paramedics attended the crash on Ross River Road at approximately 5:15 pm.
  • The motorcyclist was transported to hospital in critical condition but later died from his injuries.
  • The Toyota driver remained at the scene and was not physically harmed.

“Forensic Crash Unit investigations are ongoing.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are examining:

  • The sequence of events leading to the collision between the motorcycle and Landcruiser.
  • How the motorcycle mounted the median strip and struck a tree following the crash.
  • Any dashcam or CCTV footage from Ross River Road prior to or during the incident.

Community Impact
The death of a 21-year-old local rider has shocked the Kirwan community. The crash highlights ongoing concerns about motorcyclist safety on Townsville’s busy arterial roads, particularly along Ross River Road.

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)