28-Year-Old Woman Killed in Motorcycle and Car Collision – Bowen Hills, QLD – 27 August 2025

What happened

Incident Overview

A fatal crash occurred at Bowen Hills on Wednesday evening, August 27, 2025, when a motorcycle and a blue Volvo station wagon collided at the intersection of Allison Street and the Inner City Bypass. The rider, a 28-year-old woman from Thorneside, was declared deceased at the scene. The driver of the station wagon, a 29-year-old Hamilton man, was not physically injured.

“The rider of the motorcycle, a 28-year-old Thorneside woman, was declared deceased at the scene.” — Queensland Police Service

• Crash Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 (approximately 7:40 pm)
• Location: Intersection of Allison Street and Inner City Bypass, Bowen Hills, Queensland

• Motorcycle, ridden by a 28-year-old Thorneside woman
• Blue Volvo station wagon, driven by a 29-year-old Hamilton man

• Fatality:
  • 28-year-old woman from Thorneside, rider of motorcycle, deceased at the scene.
• Serious Injuries:
  • No serious injuries reported beyond the fatality.
• No Injuries:
  • 29-year-old male driver of Volvo station wagon, uninjured.

The death of a young motorcyclist has shaken both the Thorneside and Bowen Hills communities. The crash caused disruptions near the Inner City Bypass, one of Brisbane’s busiest arterial routes, and highlighted the risks faced by motorcyclists in metropolitan traffic environments.

Emergency Response

• Police and emergency services attended the scene at 7:40 pm.
• The motorcyclist was declared deceased at the scene by paramedics.
• The driver of the Volvo was assessed but not physically injured.

“The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.” — Queensland Police Service

Investigation

Queensland Police are examining:

• The sequence of events leading to the collision between the motorcycle and the Volvo station wagon.
• Contributing factors such as traffic conditions, speed, and visibility at the intersection.
• Dashcam or CCTV footage from motorists travelling along Allison Street and the Inner City Bypass at the time of the crash.

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)