June 1, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal motorcycle crash occurred on Sunday, June 1, 2025 , at approximately 7:15 am at the intersection of Wynnum North Road and Pritchard Street , Wynnum, Queensland .

The collision involved a motorcycle and a truck , with the 74-year-old motorcyclist sustaining critical injuries and dying at the scene . The truck driver , a 58-year-old man from Wynnum , was uninjured and is cooperating with police.

The Queensland Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the crash and has appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

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

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025 (approximately 7:15 am).
  • Location: Intersection of **Wynnum North Road and Pritchard Street**, **Wynnum, Queensland**.

Vehicles Involved

  • A **motorcycle**, ridden by a **74-year-old man from Wynnum**, who died at the scene.
  • A **truck**, driven by a **58-year-old man from Wynnum**, who was unharmed and assisting police with their investigation.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • The 74-year-old male motorcyclist died at the scene following the collision with a truck.
  • No Injuries:
    • The 58-year-old truck driver was not physically injured and remained at the scene to assist police.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics and police responded quickly to reports of a serious crash involving a motorcyclist and a truck.
  • The motorcyclist was confirmed dead at the scene, while the truck driver was assessed and released without hospitalization.

“The truck driver… was not physically injured.”
— Queensland Police update

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are examining:

  • The sequence of events leading to the collision at the intersection of Wynnum North Road and Pritchard Street.
  • Road conditions, visibility, and potential contributing factors such as speed, distraction, fatigue, or mechanical failure.
  • Dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around **7:15 am on June 1, 2025**.

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

Community Impact
This incident highlights the risks faced by motorcyclists at busy intersections and reinforces the importance of road safety awareness among all drivers. It also serves as a reminder to avoid the ‘Fatal Five’ road safety risks : 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 Wynnum North Road and Pritchard Street intersection around 7:15 am on June 1, 2025 , is urged to contact authorities: