54-Year-Old Man Dies After Harley Davidson Crash – Bundaberg West, QLD – 6 September 2025

What happened

Incident Overview

A fatal motorcycle crash occurred in Bundaberg West on Saturday afternoon, September 6, 2025. At approximately 5:30 pm, a white/green Harley Davidson FLHR motorcycle crashed on Burrum Street. The rider, a 54-year-old man from Avoca, was transported to hospital with critical injuries but later died. Police have launched a Forensic Crash Unit investigation into the events leading up to the incident.

“The rider, a 54-year-old Avoca man, was transported to hospital, where he has since died from serious injuries sustained in the crash.” — Queensland Police Service

• Crash Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025 (approximately 5:30 pm)
• Location: Burrum Street, Bundaberg West, Queensland

• White/green Harley Davidson FLHR motorcycle, ridden by a 54-year-old Avoca man

• Fatality:
  • 54-year-old male rider from Avoca, transported to hospital and later died.
• Serious Injuries:
  • No additional serious injuries reported.
• No Injuries:
  • No other vehicles or individuals involved.

The death of the Avoca man has saddened the Bundaberg West community and reinforced the risks faced by motorcyclists on regional roads. Local residents have been urged to provide any available footage to assist police investigations.

Emergency Response

• Police and paramedics responded to Burrum Street around 5:30 pm.
• The rider was transported to hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
• The Forensic Crash Unit began investigations at the scene to determine the cause of the crash.

“Forensic Crash Unit investigations into the events leading up to the crash remain ongoing.” — Queensland Police Service

Investigation

Queensland Police are examining:

• The circumstances that led to the Harley Davidson leaving the roadway and crashing.
• Possible contributing factors such as speed, rider control, or road conditions.
• Dashcam or CCTV footage from motorists in Bundaberg West around 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)