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Motorcyclist killed in Kennedy Highway truck crash at Evelyn on Monday, 21 September 2026

Evelyn, Queensland

Published 21 September 2026

Key facts

Where
Evelyn, Queensland

What happened

Incident Overview

A 68-year-old Carrington man died following a collision between a motorcycle and a truck on the Kennedy Highway at Evelyn. Queensland Police said the motorcyclist died at the scene.

Location and Time

  • Crash date: Monday, 21 September 2026
  • Approximate time: About 3.35pm
  • Location: Kennedy Highway, Evelyn, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland

People and Vehicles Involved

Police identified the motorcycle as a Suzuki. The rider was a 68-year-old Carrington man. The release does not identify the make of the truck or provide further details about its driver.

Injuries and Fatalities

The motorcyclist sustained critical injuries and died at the scene. Police said the truck driver was not injured.

Emergency Response

Emergency services attended the Kennedy Highway after receiving reports of the afternoon collision. The source does not provide further information about road closures or treatment at the scene.

Police Investigation

The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the collision. The preliminary release does not describe the sequence of events and does not provide a final finding about cause, fault or legal responsibility.

Appeal for Information

The police occurrence reference is QP2601753215. The cited release does not include a separate witness appeal.

Sources

If you were involved in a crash in Queensland

  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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