Fatal traffic crash, Dundas

What happened

Incident Overview

On Sunday, January 29, 2023, a fatal head-on collision involving two motorcycles occurred on Northbrook Parkway near Dundas, Queensland, claiming the life of one rider. The crash happened shortly before 8:00am approximately one kilometre east of Northbrook Creek.

Queensland Police attended the scene and declared the incident a serious crash. One rider died at the scene; the second was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on Northbrook Parkway, approximately one kilometre east of Northbrook Creek, Dundas, at around 7:55am on Sunday morning.

Vehicles Involved

Motorcycle 1

• Rider: 41-year-old male from Fitzgibbon (deceased at scene)
• Direction: travelling on Northbrook Parkway

Motorcycle 2

• Rider: 51-year-old male from Newmarket (transported to hospital)
• Direction: travelling on Northbrook Parkway

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• 41-year-old male rider of Motorcycle 1 (deceased at scene)

Injuries

• 51-year-old male rider of Motorcycle 2 (Royal Brisbane Hospital, non-life threatening)

Emergency Response

Queensland Police and Queensland Ambulance Service attended the scene. One patient was transported to the Royal Brisbane Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the collision. Police are appealing for any witnesses or motorists with dashcam footage from the area at the time of the crash to come forward with information.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam vision from Northbrook Parkway between 7:45am and 8:15am on January 29 to contact Policelink. Information can be provided online 24 hours a day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting, or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. Reference: QP2300167165.