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Incident Overview
A serious single-vehicle crash occurred in Warwick on Wednesday evening, September 24, 2025. At approximately 5:50 pm, emergency services were called to Horsman Road after reports that a dirt bike had struck a tree. The 42-year-old male rider from Warwick sustained a severe leg injury and was airlifted to Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane for urgent treatment.
“The rider of the motorbike, a 42-year-old Warwick man, suffered a serious leg injury and was airlifted to the Princess Alexandra Hospital.” — Queensland Police Service
Location and Time
- Crash Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 (approximately 5:50 pm)
- Location: Horsman Road, Warwick, Queensland
Vehicles Involved
- Dirt bike, ridden by a 42-year-old man from Warwick
Injuries/Fatalities
- Fatality:
- No fatalities reported.
- Serious Injuries:
- 42-year-old male rider, sustained serious leg injury, airlifted to Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane.
- No Injuries:
- No other individuals or vehicles involved.
Emergency Response
- Emergency services attended the crash scene on Horsman Road around 5:50 pm.
- The injured rider was stabilised and transported by air ambulance to Brisbane for specialist care.
- The Forensic Crash Unit was called to investigate the cause of the crash.
“The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.” — Queensland Police Service
Police Investigation
Queensland Police are examining:
- The circumstances leading to the dirt bike leaving the roadway and striking the tree.
- Potential contributing factors such as rider control, speed, or road surface conditions.
- Any CCTV or dashcam footage from Horsman Road around the time of the incident.
Community Impact
The crash has raised concern in Warwick about the risks associated with off-road motorcycles on suburban and semi-rural roads. Local residents were urged to assist investigators by providing information or camera footage.
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)