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Dirt bike rider killed in Redbank Plains crash on Thursday, 16 April 2026

Redbank Plains, Queensland

Published 17 April 2026

Key facts

Where
Redbank Plains, Queensland

What happened

Incident Overview
A dirt bike rider has died after a crash in Redbank Plains on 16 April. Police say the green Kawasaki dirt bike crashed on Henty Drive, with the rider pronounced dead at the scene.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026 (9:13pm)
  • Location: Henty Drive, Redbank Plains, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Green Kawasaki dirt bike

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 53-year-old Redbank Plains man, rider and sole occupant, died at the scene
  • Injuries:
    • No other injuries reported

Emergency Response

  • Police and emergency services attended after reports the dirt bike had crashed.
  • The rider was pronounced dead at the scene; no hospital transport was reported.
  • Any road closures or diversions were not stated.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances leading up to the crash.

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

Community Impact
The death has prompted an ongoing investigation and a call for information from the Redbank Plains community.

Appeal for Information
Anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage, or who saw the dirt bike prior to the crash, is urged to contact police.

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

General information only, not legal advice.

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