October 11, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 48-year-old man from Marulan, New South Wales, has died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Canungra on Saturday afternoon, October 11, 2025.

Preliminary investigations indicate that at around 2:00 pm, the motorcycle was travelling along The Goat Track, Tamborine Mountain Road, when it left the roadway and went down an embankment. Emergency services arrived shortly after, but the rider could not be saved and was declared deceased at the scene.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and has appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage from motorists travelling in the area at the time.

“The rider, a 48-year-old man from Marulan, NSW, was treated by emergency services but sadly died at the scene.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025 (approximately 2:00 pm)
  • Location: The Goat Track, Tamborine Mountain Road, Canungra, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Motorcycle, ridden by a 48-year-old man from Marulan, NSW (fatal)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • 48-year-old male motorcyclist from Marulan, New South Wales, deceased at the scene.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No other injuries reported.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency crews responded to Tamborine Mountain Road, Canungra, at around 2:00 pm following reports of a motorcycle crash.
  • The rider was located down an embankment and treated by paramedics but could not be revived.
  • The Forensic Crash Unit attended and examined the scene for evidence.

“The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Canungra this afternoon.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is examining:

  • The sequence of events that caused the motorcycle to leave the roadway and travel down the embankment.
  • Contributing factors including road surface conditions, speed, or mechanical failure.
  • Any dashcam or CCTV footage from motorists travelling along The Goat Track around 2:00 pm.

Community Impact
The death of the 48-year-old rider from NSW has saddened both the Marulan and Scenic Rim communities. The Goat Track is a popular route among motorcyclists and tourists, known for its steep gradients and sharp turns — features that have been linked to several past crashes in the area.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information or 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 online at [www.crimestoppersqld.com.au](https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au)