February 25, 2026

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Incident Overview
A motorcyclist has died following a single-vehicle crash on Bidwill Road in Bidwill. Police allege the rider lost control while attempting to overtake another vehicle and crashed.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026 (11:10am)
  • Location: Bidwill Road, Bidwill, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Ducati motorcycle travelling west on Bidwill Road
  • Another vehicle (type not specified) that the motorcycle was attempting to overtake

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 50-year-old woman from Scarness, motorcycle rider, declared deceased at the scene after sustaining critical injuries
  • Injuries:
    • Not reported

Emergency Response

  • Queensland Police Service and the Forensic Crash Unit attended and commenced investigations at the scene
  • No hospital transport was required for the rider, who died at the scene
  • Road closures and diversions were not specified

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, which occurred as the motorcycle attempted to overtake another vehicle.

  • Charges laid, if any, have not been announced
  • Court appearances have not been announced

Community Impact
The death has prompted an ongoing police investigation and a call for witnesses who were travelling on Bidwill Road around the time of the crash.

Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone who was in the area around 11:10am or who has relevant dashcam/CCTV vision to come forward. Quote reference number QP2600372777.

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