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Incident Overview
A 27-year-old motorcyclist has died following a multi-vehicle crash on the Logan Motorway at Carole Park. Police allege the motorcycle collided with a truck before the rider was thrown into the path of an oncoming SUV.
Location and Time
- Crash Date: Saturday, 21 February 2026 (12:10 pm)
- Location: Logan Motorway (eastbound), near the Boundary Road exit, Carole Park, QLD
Vehicles Involved
- Black Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle
- Kenworth T610 truck
- White Hyundai Tucson
Injuries/Fatalities
- Fatalities:
- 27-year-old man, motorcycle rider, pronounced deceased at the scene
- Injuries:
- None reported (truck driver, 40-year-old man; Hyundai driver, 54-year-old man)
Emergency Response
- Police attended the eastbound lanes of the Logan Motorway near the Boundary Road exit following reports of the crash.
- The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene; no hospital transport was reported.
- Road closure and diversion details were not provided.
Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash. Preliminary investigations indicate the motorcycle collided with the side of the truck travelling in the same direction, before the rider was thrown into the path of the Hyundai.
- No charges have been announced.
- No court appearances have been announced.
Community Impact
The fatal crash has affected motorists using the Logan Motorway corridor and the Carole Park area, as investigators work to determine what led to the collision.
Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage—particularly vision of the motorcycle prior to the crash—to come forward.
- Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
- Policelink: Call 131 444.