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Fatal traffic crash, Rangeville

22 January 2026 · about 12:00pm · Rangeville, QLD

Published 23 January 2025 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
22 Jan 2026Thursday, about 12:00pm
Where
Rangeville, QLD
Type
Motorbike vs car collision
Killed
1 personOne male motorbike rider, 44 years old
Investigation
Queensland Police, Forensic Crash UnitQueensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the collision.

What happened

Incident Overview

On Wednesday, January 22, 2026, a fatal traffic crash occurred in Rangeville, Queensland, when a yellow Suzuki motorbike collided with a white Subaru VX on Long Street. The motorbike rider, a 44-year-old man from Newtown, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Queensland Police attended and secured the scene. The driver of the Subaru, a 64-year-old woman from East Toowoomba, was not physically injured in the collision.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on Long Street, Rangeville, at approximately 12:00pm on Wednesday, January 22, 2026.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Make/Model: Yellow Suzuki motorbike
  • Driver: 44-year-old male from Newtown (deceased at scene)

Vehicle 2

  • Make/Model: White Subaru VX
  • Driver: 64-year-old female from East Toowoomba

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • 44-year-old male motorbike rider from Newtown (deceased at scene)

Injuries

  • None reported.

Emergency Response

Queensland Police and emergency services attended the scene following the collision on Long Street. The motorbike rider was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the collision. Investigators are examining all aspects of the crash, including whether speed was a factor. Police are appealing for any witnesses or persons with relevant vision of the motorbike prior to the crash to come forward with information.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant information to contact Policelink on 131 444 or submit information online at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting. Crime information can also be reported anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. Reference number: QP2500128458.

Source
Crime Stoppers on: 1800 333 000, Policelink: 131 444

If you were involved in a crash in Queensland

  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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