August 21, 2026

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Incident Overview

A 68-year-old Bushland Beach man died following a single-motorcycle crash on Marina Drive at Bushland Beach on Friday, 21 August 2026. Queensland Police said a blue Suzuki GSX motorbike lost control and crashed.

Location and Time

  • Date and time: About 12.10 am on Friday, 21 August 2026.
  • Location: Marina Drive, Bushland Beach, Queensland.

Vehicle and Fatality

  • Blue Suzuki GSX motorbike — police said it lost control and crashed.
  • The 68-year-old rider was the vehicle’s sole occupant and died at the scene.

Police Investigation and Appeal

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the crash. The available police information does not state why the motorcycle lost control.

Police have asked anyone who witnessed the crash, or who has relevant dashcam vision, to provide information. Reports can be made through Policelink or anonymously through Crime Stoppers Queensland on 1800 333 000, quoting reference QP2601626211.

Read the original Queensland Police report.