April 8, 2026

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Incident Overview
A motorcyclist has died following a three-vehicle crash on Rickertt Road at Ransome in Brisbane on the morning of 8 April 2026. The collision involved a Holden Trax, a Volkswagen Golf and a Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, 8 April 2026 (shortly after 7am)
  • Location: Rickertt Road, Ransome, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle
  • Holden Trax station wagon
  • Volkswagen Golf hatchback

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 31-year-old Wellington Point man, motorcycle rider, treated at the scene and declared deceased a short time later.
  • Injuries:
    • 43-year-old Victoria Point man, Volkswagen driver, minor injuries.

Emergency Response

  • Police attended after reports of a traffic crash shortly after 7am.
  • The motorcyclist was treated at the scene; no hospital transport was reported.
  • Road closure or diversion details were not provided.

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

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

Community Impact
The death has prompted an investigation and a call for public assistance from people travelling through the Ransome area at the time.

Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage to contact investigators. Quote reference number QP2600682219.

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