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Motorcyclist Killed in Arcadia Valley Crash – November 15, 2024

15 November 2024 · about 11:30pm · Arcadia Valley, QLD

Published 16 November 2024 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
15 Nov 2024Friday, about 11:30pm
Where
Arcadia Valley, QLD
Type
Single-vehicle motorcycle crash
Killed
1 personOne male motorcyclist, age 44
Investigation
Queensland Police, Forensic Crash UnitQueensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

What happened

Incident Overview

A 44-year-old man died after his motorcycle crashed on Arcadia Valley North Road in the Central Highlands region of Queensland on Friday, November 15, 2024. The single-vehicle incident occurred late at night in a remote area, and the rider was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Emergency services attended promptly, but the motorcyclist could not be saved. Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit was notified and commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

Location and Time

The crash occurred on Arcadia Valley North Road in Arcadia Valley, Central Highlands, Queensland, at approximately 11:30 pm on Friday night, November 15, 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Type: Motorcycle
  • Incident: veered off Arcadia Valley North Road and crashed
  • Driver: 44-year-old male

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • 44-year-old male motorcyclist (deceased at scene)

Injuries

  • None reported.

Emergency Response

Emergency services were called to the remote location on Arcadia Valley North Road and attended the scene. Despite their efforts, the motorcyclist could not be resuscitated and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. The exact cause of the incident remains under investigation, with potential factors including speed, driver fatigue, visibility conditions, and road or vehicle condition being examined as part of the inquiry.

Queensland Police are appealing for anyone with information about the crash or the circumstances leading to it to come forward and assist the investigation.

Appeal for Information

If you have any information about this incident or witnessed the crash on Arcadia Valley North Road on the night of November 15, 2024, please contact Queensland Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.

Source
Crime Stoppers anonymously on: 1800 333 000

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.

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