October 1, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal motorcycle crash occurred in the Burketown area near Gregory on Tuesday afternoon, September 30, 2025. At around 2:40 pm, a motorcycle travelling northwest along Nardoo Burketown Road near Leichhardt Falls left the roadway and crashed. The rider, a 60-year-old man from Townsville, died at the scene.

“The rider, a 60-year-old Townsville man, died at the scene.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 (approximately 2:40 pm)
  • Location: Nardoo Burketown Road near Leichhardt Falls, Gregory, Burketown area, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Motorcycle, ridden by a 60-year-old man from Townsville (fatal)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • 60-year-old male motorcyclist from Townsville, declared deceased at the scene.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No other serious injuries reported.
  • No Injuries:
    • No other vehicles or occupants were involved.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended the scene on Nardoo Burketown Road near Leichhardt Falls at approximately 2:40 pm.
  • The rider was confirmed deceased at the crash site.
  • The Forensic Crash Unit commenced investigations into the incident.

“Investigations are ongoing.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is examining:

  • The circumstances that caused the motorcycle to leave the road near Leichhardt Falls.
  • Contributing factors such as speed, fatigue, or road conditions.
  • Any available dashcam footage from motorists travelling on Nardoo Burketown Road at the time.

Community Impact
The fatality has deeply affected the Townsville and Gregory communities, with the crash underscoring the risks faced by motorcyclists on remote regional roads. The incident adds to the mounting road toll in Queensland’s northwest.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information or 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)