July 19, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 45-year-old man has died following a collision involving a motorcycle and a utility trailer on the Bruce Highway at Mount Pleasant in Mackay. The crash occurred shortly after 10:15am on Saturday, July 19, 2025, near the intersection with Mackay Bucasia Road. The motorcycle collided with a trailer being towed by a stationary utility. No other injuries were reported.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025 (approximately 10:15 am)
  • Location: Bruce Highway near Mackay Bucasia Road, Mount Pleasant, Mackay, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Motorcycle – single rider
  • Utility vehicle – towing a trailer, stationary at the time of the collision

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • 45-year-old male motorcycle rider — died at the scene
  • No Injuries:
    • Occupants of the utility vehicle — no injuries reported

Emergency Response
Police and emergency services were called to the scene shortly after the crash. The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the site. The Forensic Crash Unit attended and began investigations into the collision dynamics.

Investigation
Queensland Police are examining:

  • The events leading up to the motorcycle’s impact with the trailer
  • Whether road conditions, speed, or rider behaviour contributed to the crash
  • The positioning and visibility of the utility vehicle and trailer
  • Available CCTV and dashcam footage in the area

Police have urged any witnesses to come forward with information or recordings from the area around the time of the crash.

Community Impact
This incident adds to a growing number of regional motorcycle fatalities in Queensland. Local authorities and road safety advocates continue to push awareness of the Fatal Five behaviours. Mount Pleasant residents travelling through the Bruce Highway intersection have expressed concern about traffic congestion and visibility issues at the turn-off.

Witnesses/Appeals
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage from the Bruce Highway near Mackay Bucasia Road around 10:15am on July 19, 2025, is urged to contact police: