December 25, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 54-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash at Hendon, northwest of Warwick, on Christmas morning. Emergency services were called after a motorcycle and its rider were found unresponsive near the roadway. The rider was declared deceased at the scene. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances leading to the crash.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, 25 December 2025 (around 7:30am)
  • Location: Hendon Victoria Hill Road near Maryvale Street, Hendon (northwest of Warwick), QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Harley Davidson FXDXT motorcycle

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 54-year-old Leyburn man — motorcycle rider; declared deceased at the scene.

Emergency Response

  • Police and paramedics attended after reports of an unresponsive rider near the roadway.
  • The rider was declared deceased at the scene.
  • A forensic crash scene was established for examination.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the single-motorcycle crash.

  • Investigators are examining the rider’s movements prior to the crash.
  • Police are appealing for anyone with relevant information or CCTV/dashcam vision.

Community Impact
The fatal crash has affected the Hendon, Leyburn and Warwick communities, occurring on Christmas Day and adding to concerns about motorcycle safety on rural roads.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with information or relevant vision to come forward. Quote reference number QP2502363935.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444 or submit information online.