November 20, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 35-year-old Burpengary East man has died following a collision between a motorcycle and a truck on the Bruce Highway at Griffin early on Thursday, 20 November. Emergency services were called to the southbound lanes between Anzac Avenue and Dohles Rocks Road around 5:40am after reports of the crash involving a grey Suzuki GS500 motorbike and a white Hino truck. The rider was declared deceased at the scene, while the truck driver was uninjured. The Forensic Crash Unit has commenced investigations.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, 20 November 2025 (around 5:40am)
  • Location: Southbound Bruce Highway between Anzac Avenue and Dohles Rocks Road, Griffin, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Grey Suzuki GS500 motorcycle — ridden by a 35-year-old man
  • White Hino truck — driven by a 43-year-old Burpengary man

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 35-year-old Burpengary East man — motorcyclist, deceased at the scene.
  • Other Injuries:
    • 43-year-old truck driver — not physically injured.

Emergency Response

  • Queensland Police and QAS paramedics attended the crash site.
  • The rider was unable to be revived and was declared deceased on scene.
  • A police scene was established for forensic examination, causing delays along the southbound lanes.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the collision.

  • Investigators are reviewing dashcam submissions and gathering witness information.
  • Vehicle positioning, road conditions, and timing of travel are being analysed.

Community Impact
The fatal crash caused significant disruptions to morning peak-hour traffic in the Moreton Bay region, prompting renewed concerns about collision risks along the busy Bruce Highway corridor.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with dashcam or information regarding the crash to come forward. Quote reference number QP2502102482.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report anonymously online.
  • Provide information via Policelink on 131 444 or through the QPS online reporting portal.