August 16, 2026

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Incident Overview

A 64-year-old man died after a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a four-wheel drive at East Barron, west of Cairns, on Saturday, 16 August 2026.

Location and Time

  • Date and time: About 3pm on Saturday, 16 August 2026.
  • Location: Gillies Range Road, East Barron, Queensland.

Vehicles Involved

  • A black Harley Davidson motorcycle.
  • A silver SsangYong Rexton.

Fatality and Injuries

The motorcycle rider, a 64-year-old man from Parramatta Park, died at the scene. His pillion passenger, a 50-year-old woman, was taken to Cairns Hospital with serious injuries.

The Rexton’s front passenger sustained minor injuries. Police said its driver and two rear passengers were not physically injured.

Police Investigation and Appeal

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash. Anyone who witnessed it or has dashcam vision is asked to contact police and quote reference QP2601594606.

Source

This article is based on the original Queensland Police report, published on 17 August 2026.