June 22, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 75-year-old man from Mudgeeraba has died following a single-vehicle moped crash in Highland Park on the Gold Coast. Emergency services were called to Hinkler Drive at around 11:25 am on Saturday, June 21, where the man was found lying in bushland near the crash site. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 (approximately 11:25 am)
  • Location: Hinkler Drive, Highland Park, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Single moped – involved in the crash; no other vehicles reported

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • The 75-year-old male rider was found near the scene and pronounced dead by first responders.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No other injuries reported.

Emergency Response
Police and emergency services responded swiftly to the scene following reports of a crash involving a moped. The man was located in nearby bushland and was declared deceased at the scene. The area was cordoned off for investigation.

Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the single-vehicle crash. Police are reviewing:

  • The movements of the rider prior to the crash
  • Road conditions and potential loss of control
  • Possible contributing factors including fatigue, medical episode, or environmental hazards

Police have issued reference number QP2501096026 and are appealing for assistance from the public.

Community Impact
The death of the elderly rider has caused sadness within the local Gold Coast community, particularly in the suburbs of Highland Park and Mudgeeraba. The incident highlights the vulnerability of motorcyclists and scooter riders on suburban roads.

Witnesses/Appeals
Queensland Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen the rider prior to the crash or who has dashcam/CCTV footage from the Hinkler Drive area around 11:25 am on June 21, 2025: