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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