Fatal crash, Bundaberg

What happened

Incident Overview

On Thursday, October 12, 2023, a fatal collision between a car and a motorcycle occurred on Kepnock Road near Edgar Street in Kepnock, Queensland. A 21-year-old motorcycle rider from Bargara sustained critical injuries and was transported to hospital, where he was pronounced deceased a short time later.

Queensland Police attended the scene at approximately 4:30pm local time. The driver of the car, a 43-year-old Kepnock resident, was not physically injured and is assisting police with their investigation.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on Kepnock Road near Edgar Street in Kepnock at approximately 4:30pm on Thursday afternoon.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Type: Car
• Driver: 43-year-old male from Kepnock (uninjured)

Vehicle 2

• Type: Motorcycle
• Rider: 21-year-old male from Bargara (critical injuries)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• 21-year-old male motorcycle rider from Bargara (deceased at hospital)

Injuries

• None reported.

Emergency Response

Queensland Ambulance Service attended the scene and transported the motorcycle rider to hospital with critical injuries. Queensland Police responded to the incident and secured the scene.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the collision. Police are appealing for any witnesses or persons with dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around the time of the incident to come forward. The car driver is assisting police with their inquiries.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for witnesses, motorists with dashcam footage, or any persons with CCTV from the area around 4:30pm on October 12 to contact Policelink via the online suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting, available 24 hours per day. Information can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. Reference: QP2301700141.