September 30, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal motorcycle crash occurred at Oxenford on the Gold Coast late on Monday night, September 29, 2025. At around 11:00 pm, a grey Yamaha MT-07 motorcycle travelling north on the Pacific Motorway struck a guard rail near the Oxenford exit. The rider, a 23-year-old man from Varsity Lakes, died at the scene.

“The rider and sole occupant, a 23-year-old Varsity Lakes man, died at the scene.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Monday, September 29, 2025 (approximately 11:00 pm)
  • Location: Pacific Motorway, near Oxenford Exit, Oxenford, Gold Coast, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Grey Yamaha MT-07 motorcycle, ridden by a 23-year-old Varsity Lakes man (fatal)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • 23-year-old male motorcyclist from Varsity Lakes, declared deceased at the scene.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No additional injuries reported.
  • No Injuries:
    • No other vehicles or individuals were involved.

Emergency Response

  • Police and paramedics attended the crash site on the Pacific Motorway at around 11:00 pm.
  • The rider was confirmed deceased at the scene.
  • The Forensic Crash Unit attended and commenced investigations.

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

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are examining:

  • The circumstances leading to the Yamaha MT-07 striking the guard rail.
  • Whether speed, road conditions, or rider factors contributed to the crash.
  • Any available dashcam footage from motorists travelling northbound near the Oxenford exit around 11:00 pm.

Community Impact
The death of the 23-year-old rider has saddened the Varsity Lakes and Gold Coast motorcycling communities. The incident highlights ongoing safety risks for young riders on high-speed sections of the Pacific Motorway.

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)