October 23, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 28-year-old man has died following a collision between a motorcycle and a bus in Kingston, south of Brisbane, on Thursday afternoon, October 23, 2025.

Initial investigations indicate that around 3:00 pm, a motorcycle travelling south along Polaris Avenue collided with a bus at the intersection with Laughlin Street.

The motorcyclist, a 28-year-old man from Kingston, was transported to hospital in critical condition but died a short time later. The driver of the bus was not physically injured.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating and has appealed for witnesses or dashcam footage from the area.

“A motorcyclist has died following a traffic crash in Kingston this afternoon.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025 (approximately 3:00 pm)
  • Location: Intersection of Polaris Avenue and Laughlin Street, Kingston, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Motorcycle, ridden by a 28-year-old man from Kingston (fatal)
  • Bus, driven by an adult male (uninjured)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • 28-year-old male motorcyclist from Kingston — sustained critical injuries and died in hospital.
  • Other Injuries:
    • Bus driver — no physical injuries reported.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended the intersection of Polaris Avenue and Laughlin Street around 3:00 pm following reports of a serious motorcycle crash involving a bus.
  • The motorcyclist was treated at the scene by paramedics and transported to hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.
  • The bus driver was assessed by paramedics but did not require hospitalisation.
  • The Forensic Crash Unit examined the scene and coordinated traffic diversions during recovery operations.

“The rider, a 28-year-old Kingston man, was transported to hospital but died a short time later.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating:

  • The circumstances leading to the collision between the motorcycle and the bus at the intersection.
  • Potential contributing factors, including visibility, road layout, and driver positioning.
  • Eyewitness statements and dashcam footage from motorists who were in the area between 2:45 pm and 3:15 pm.

Community Impact
The death of the 28-year-old rider has shocked the Kingston community, adding to the region’s rising road toll in 2025. The incident underscores the vulnerability of motorcyclists in suburban traffic environments and the need for heightened caution at intersections involving larger vehicles such as buses and trucks.

Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam 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 anonymously online at [www.crimestoppersqld.com.au](https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au)