76-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Collision With Landcruiser – Babinda, QLD – 29 August 2025

What happened

Incident Overview

A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred on the Bruce Highway at Babinda on Friday afternoon, August 29, 2025. At approximately 1:00 pm, a Honda CBR1000RR motorcycle and a Toyota Landcruiser collided. The rider of the motorcycle, a 76-year-old man from Eubenangee, was declared deceased at the scene. The driver of the Landcruiser, a 32-year-old man from Babinda, was not physically injured.

“The rider of the CBR1000RR, a 76-year-old Eubenangee man, was declared deceased at the scene.” — Queensland Police Service

• Crash Date: Friday, August 29, 2025 (approximately 1:00 pm)
• Location: Bruce Highway, Babinda, Queensland

• Honda CBR1000RR motorcycle, ridden by a 76-year-old Eubenangee man
• Toyota Landcruiser, driven by a 32-year-old Babinda man

• Fatality:
  • 76-year-old male motorcyclist from Eubenangee, deceased at the scene.
• Serious Injuries:
  • No serious injuries reported beyond the fatality.
• No Injuries:
  • 32-year-old male Landcruiser driver from Babinda, uninjured.

The death of the 76-year-old rider has shocked the small communities of Eubenangee and Babinda. The incident underscores the vulnerability of older motorcyclists and has renewed focus on safety along the Bruce Highway, one of Queensland’s busiest regional routes.

Emergency Response

• Police and emergency services responded to the Bruce Highway following reports of a crash around 1:00 pm.
• The motorcyclist was declared deceased at the scene by paramedics.
• The Landcruiser driver remained on scene and was not physically harmed.

“The Forensic Crash Unit (FCU) are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.” — Queensland Police Service

Investigation

Queensland Police are examining:

• The events leading to the collision between the Honda motorcycle and Toyota Landcruiser on the Bruce Highway.
• Contributing factors including speed, road conditions, and driver behaviour.
• Dashcam or CCTV footage from motorists travelling through Babinda at 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)