Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash – Southport, QLD – 27 August 2025

What happened

Incident Overview

Queensland Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred at Southport on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. At approximately 12:10 pm, a white utility collided with a silver Kymco motorcycle at the intersection of Ferry Road and Pinter Drive. The utility driver failed to remain at the scene and did not render assistance. The rider, a 55-year-old man from Riverstone, was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

“The driver failed to remain at the scene and render assistance.” — Queensland Police Service

• Crash Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 (approximately 12:10 pm)
• Location: Intersection of Ferry Road and Pinter Drive, Southport, Queensland

• White utility (driver fled the scene, identity unknown)
• Silver Kymco motorcycle, ridden by a 55-year-old man from Riverstone

• Fatality:
  • No fatalities reported at this stage.
• Serious Injuries:
  • 55-year-old male motorcyclist from Riverstone, sustained life-threatening injuries, transported to Gold Coast University Hospital.
• No Injuries:
  • No injuries reported to the utility driver, who fled the scene.

The incident has caused alarm in Southport, where locals expressed concern over hit-and-run offences on busy arterial roads. The critical injuries sustained by the rider highlight the severe consequences of failing to stop and render aid after a collision.

Emergency Response

• Emergency services responded at 12:10 pm following reports of a collision at Ferry Road and Pinter Drive.
• The rider was treated at the scene and rushed to Gold Coast University Hospital in critical condition.
• The driver of the white utility failed to stop and is being sought by police.

“Forensic Crash Unit (FCU) investigation is ongoing.” — Queensland Police Service

Investigation

Queensland Police are examining:

• The sequence of events leading to the collision between the utility and the Kymco motorcycle.
• The identity and actions of the utility driver who fled the scene without rendering assistance.
• Dashcam or CCTV footage from motorists or businesses near Ferry Road and Pinter Drive at the time of the crash.

Appeal for Information

Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage to contact:

• Policelink: Report online at [www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting](https://www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting) or call 131 444
• Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at [www.crimestoppersqld.com.au](https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au)