Fatal motorcycle crash, Mossman area

What happened

Incident Overview

On Friday, 15 September 2023, a motorcyclist died following a single-vehicle crash on the Captain Cook Highway near Mowbray, Queensland. The 51-year-old rider from Clifton Beach came off his motorcycle while travelling with a group of riders at approximately 12:50pm local time.

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit officers attended the scene. The rider was pronounced deceased at the scene, and the cause of the incident remains under investigation.

Location and Time

The crash occurred on the Captain Cook Highway between Pebbly Beach Drive and Trezise Road, Mowbray, at approximately 12:50pm on Friday, 15 September 2023.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Type: Motorcycle
• Driver: 51-year-old male from Clifton Beach
• Circumstances: Rider came off the bike while travelling with a group of motorcyclists

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• 51-year-old male motorcyclist from Clifton Beach (deceased at scene)

Injuries

• None reported.

Emergency Response

Queensland Police and emergency services attended the scene following the incident. The rider was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the crash. The cause of the incident is yet to be determined. Police are appealing for any witnesses or persons with relevant dashcam vision to come forward with information.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the Captain Cook Highway between Pebbly Beach Drive and Trezise Road at the time of the incident to contact Policelink. Information can be provided online 24 hours a day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting, or report anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. Reference: QP2301541659.