May 30, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal motorbike crash occurred on Mount Cotton Road , Queensland, on Thursday, May 30, 2025 , at approximately 5:20 pm , resulting in the death of a 34-year-old man from Wellington Point .

The incident involved a motorcycle colliding with a stationary vehicle , which caused the rider to be thrown from his bike and struck by a northbound car . The impact resulted in critical injuries , and despite emergency efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene .

The occupants of the other vehicles — including the driver of the stationary vehicle and the northbound car — were not physically injured during the crash.

Queensland Police’s Forensic Crash Unit is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision and has appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.

“The rider… sustained critical injuries and died at the scene.”
— Queensland Police Service statement

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, May 30, 2025 (approximately 5:20 pm).
  • Location: Mount Cotton Road, Mount Cotton, Queensland — a major route through Brisbane’s bayside region.

Vehicles Involved

  • A **motorcycle**, ridden by the deceased 34-year-old man.
  • A **stationary vehicle**, which was struck by the motorbike.
  • A **northbound vehicle**, which collided with the rider after he was thrown from his motorcycle.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • The 34-year-old male motorcyclist died at the site of the crash following the double impact.
  • No Injuries:
    • All occupants of the other vehicles were unharmed and remained at the scene to assist police with their investigation.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics and police responded immediately after reports of a serious crash involving a motorcyclist.
  • Despite resuscitation attempts, the rider was confirmed deceased at the site of impact.

“The occupants of the other vehicles were not physically injured.”
— Queensland Police update

Police Investigation
The Queensland Forensic Crash Unit is examining:

  • The sequence of events that led to the motorcyclist striking a stationary vehicle and being hit by a second car.
  • Road conditions, visibility, and potential contributing factors such as speed, distraction or mechanical failure.
  • Dashcam or CCTV footage from **Mount Cotton Road** around **5:20 pm on May 30, 2025**.

Anyone with information or video evidence is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers or submit details via Policelink.

Community Impact
This tragic incident highlights the vulnerability of motorcyclists in high-traffic zones , particularly where unexpected obstacles — such as stationary vehicles — may be present. It serves as a reminder to all road users to remain alert and cautious when sharing the road with two-wheeled vehicles.

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV footage of the Mount Cotton Road area around 5:20 pm on May 30, 2025 , is urged to contact authorities: