December 18, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 22-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Riverview, Ipswich, early on Thursday, 18 December. Emergency services were called to Tessman Street around 3am after reports the motorbike had struck a curb and crashed. The rider sustained critical injuries and was declared deceased at the scene a short time later. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating and has appealed for dashcam and CCTV vision.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, 18 December 2025 (around 3:00am)
  • Location: Tessman Street, Riverview, Ipswich, QLD

Vehicles Involved

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 22-year-old Raceview man — motorcycle rider; sustained critical injuries and died at the scene.

Emergency Response

  • Queensland Police and QAS paramedics attended Tessman Street following reports of the crash.
  • The rider was located with critical injuries and pronounced deceased shortly after.
  • A forensic crash scene was established for investigation.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the motorcycle striking the curb and crashing.

  • Investigators are examining the rider’s path of travel and roadway conditions.
  • Police are seeking dashcam and CCTV vision from the area around the time of the crash.

Community Impact
The fatal crash has affected the Riverview and Raceview communities, adding to concerns about late-night motorcycle crashes on suburban streets in Ipswich.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with relevant information or dashcam/CCTV footage to come forward. Quote reference number QP2502265979.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Provide information via Policelink on 131 444 or the QPS online suspicious activity form.