October 6, 2025

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Incident Overview
A motorcyclist has died following a single-vehicle crash on Beechmont Road in the Scenic Rim region. Emergency services were called at approximately 11:15 am on Monday, October 6, 2025, after a rider was discovered deceased between Farm Grove Road and Windabout Road.

Initial investigations indicate that the rider, a 40-year-old man from Canungra, was travelling on a green Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle when he lost control and crashed. The circumstances surrounding the time of the crash remain under investigation, as the motorbike may have been travelling in the area between Thursday evening, October 2, and Monday morning, October 6.

“Initial investigations indicate a 40-year-old Canungra man was travelling along Beechmont Road on a Green Kawasaki Ninja motorbike before he lost control and crashed.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Believed to have occurred between Thursday, October 2, and Monday, October 6, 2025
  • Discovery Time: 11:15 am, Monday, October 6, 2025
  • Location: Beechmont Road, between Farm Grove Road and Windabout Road, Beechmont, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Green Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle, ridden by a 40-year-old Canungra man (fatal)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • 40-year-old male rider from Canungra, declared deceased at the scene.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No other injuries reported.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services were called to Beechmont Road at 11:15 am after the motorcycle was located off the roadway.
  • The rider was confirmed deceased upon discovery.
  • Police established a crash scene and the Forensic Crash Unit began investigations.

“Police are appealing to anyone who might have dashcam footage of the motorbike travelling around the area between 6pm on Thursday, 2 October and 11.15am, Monday, 6 October to contact Policelink.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is examining:

  • The cause of the motorbike leaving the roadway on Beechmont Road.
  • Whether speed, road conditions, or fatigue contributed to the crash.
  • Dashcam or CCTV footage showing the green Kawasaki Ninja between October 2 and October 6, 2025.

Community Impact
The death of the Canungra man has saddened the Scenic Rim community. The discovery of the crash several days later has renewed safety concerns along Beechmont Road, a winding stretch popular among local motorcyclists but known for its steep gradients and blind corners.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are appealing to anyone who may have seen the motorcycle or captured relevant 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)