April 5, 2026

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Incident Overview
A 31-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle quad bike crash at East Palmerston on the Cassowary Coast. Police allege the quad bike left the road and struck a pole.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, 4 April 2026 (about 5:00pm)
  • Location: Pullom Road, East Palmerston, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Green Kawasaki quad bike

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 31-year-old Palmerston man, rider, declared deceased at the scene
  • Injuries:
    • None reported

Emergency Response

  • Queensland Police Service and the Forensic Crash Unit attended and commenced investigations at the scene.
  • No hospital transport was reported.
  • Any road closures or traffic diversions were not detailed.

Police Investigation
Investigations are ongoing into the circumstances of the crash. Police allege the quad bike lost control while travelling along Pullom Road before striking a pole.

  • No charges have been announced.
  • No court appearances have been listed.

Community Impact
The death has prompted an appeal for information from anyone who was in the area at the time, as investigators work to establish what led to the crash.

Appeal for Information
Police are appealing to anyone with relevant information, dashcam vision, or who saw the quad bike prior to the crash to come forward. Quote reference number QP2600661741.

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