April 13, 2026

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Incident Overview
A 52-year-old motorcyclist has died following a three-vehicle crash on Tamborine Mountain Road at Tamborine Mountain. Police allege a Subaru Liberty travelling south collided with a BMW motorcycle and a Nissan X-Trail travelling north.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, 12 April 2026 (10:35am)
  • Location: Tamborine Mountain Road, Tamborine Mountain, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • White 2005 Subaru Liberty
  • Grey BMW motorcycle
  • Grey Nissan X-Trail

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 52-year-old man, motorcycle rider, airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition and later died.
  • Injuries:
    • 22-year-old man, passenger in the Subaru, airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
    • 25-year-old man, passenger in the Subaru, airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
    • 25-year-old man, driver of the Subaru, transported to hospital with serious injuries.
    • 72-year-old man, driver of the Nissan X-Trail, transported to hospital with serious injuries.
    • 70-year-old woman, occupant of the Nissan X-Trail, transported to hospital with serious injuries.

Emergency Response

  • Queensland Police and emergency services attended the scene, with the Logan Forensic Crash Unit commencing inquiries.
  • The motorcyclist and two Subaru passengers were airlifted to hospital; the Subaru driver and two Nissan occupants were taken to hospital by road ambulance.
  • Any road closures or traffic diversions were not detailed in the available information.

Police Investigation
Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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

Community Impact
The fatal crash has affected the Tamborine Mountain community, with multiple people seriously injured and police continuing inquiries into the incident.

Appeal for Information
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant vision to come forward. Quote reference number QP2600709859.

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