June 9, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal motorcycle crash occurred on Saturday, June 7, 2025 , at approximately 7:40 pm on the Gulf Development Road in Mount Surprise, Queensland , resulting in the death of a 64-year-old man from Conondale .

Emergency services were called to the scene after reports of a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle . The rider was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the site of the crash .

The Cairns Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the incident and has urged witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

“The rider… died at the scene.”
— Queensland Police Service statement

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 (approximately 7:40 pm).
  • Location: **Gulf Development Road**, **Mount Surprise, Queensland** — a rural highway in the north of the state.

Vehicle Involved

  • A **motorcycle**, ridden by a **64-year-old man from Conondale**, who died following the crash.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • The **64-year-old motorcyclist** died at the scene after the **single-vehicle crash**.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics and police arrived promptly at the scene following reports of a serious motorcycle accident.
  • The rider was confirmed dead at the site of impact.

“Investigations into the cause are ongoing.”
— Queensland Police update

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are examining:

  • The sequence of events that led to the **motorcycle crash** on **Gulf Development Road**.
  • Road conditions, visibility, and potential contributing factors such as **speed, fatigue, or mechanical failure**.
  • Dashcam or CCTV footage from the **Gulf Development Road area** around **7:40 pm on June 7, 2025**.

Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information or video evidence to contact Crime Stoppers or submit details via Policelink .

Community Impact
This tragic incident highlights the risks faced by motorcyclists on remote and rural roads . It reinforces the importance of road safety awareness and the need for all drivers to avoid the ‘Fatal Five’ driving behaviours : speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue, and distraction .

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV footage of the Gulf Development Road in Mount Surprise around 7:40 pm on June 7, 2025 , is urged to contact authorities:

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
  • Witness Reporting: Contact **Queensland Police** directly via local station or through the official website.