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Motorcyclist Killed in Booyal Crash, Driver Charged – November 17, 2024

17 November 2024 · about 11:10am · Booyal, QLD

Published 18 November 2024 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
17 Nov 2024Sunday, about 11:10am
Where
Booyal, QLD
Type
Motorcycle struck by Ford Ranger
Killed
1 personOne motorcyclist, male, 68 years old
Investigation
Queensland PoliceQueensland Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

What happened

Incident Overview

On Sunday, November 17, 2024, a 68-year-old motorcyclist died after being struck by a Ford Ranger on the Bruce Highway near Booyal, north of Bundaberg, Queensland. The driver of the vehicle, a 69-year-old man from New South Wales, was arrested at the scene and has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and leaving the scene without obtaining help.

Emergency services attended immediately, but the motorcyclist sustained critical injuries and could not be saved. The incident has prompted a full police investigation into the circumstances of the collision.

Location and Time

The crash occurred on the Bruce Highway near Booyal Dallarnil Road in Booyal, Queensland, at approximately 11:10 am on Sunday morning.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Make/Model: Motorcycle
  • Driver: 68-year-old male (deceased at scene)

Vehicle 2

  • Make/Model: Ford Ranger
  • Driver: 69-year-old male from New South Wales (arrested and charged)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • 68-year-old motorcyclist (deceased at scene)

Injuries

  • None reported.

Emergency Response

Emergency services attended the scene promptly following the collision. Despite immediate response efforts, the motorcyclist sustained critical injuries and could not be saved.

Investigation

Queensland Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. The 69-year-old driver of the Ford Ranger was arrested a short time after the incident and has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and leaving the scene without obtaining help. The contributing factors to the collision remain under investigation.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to the crash or motorists with relevant dashcam footage to come forward with information.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are seeking information from anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage of the Bruce Highway near Booyal Dallarnil Road around the time of the incident. Witnesses are urged to 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.

General information only, not legal advice.

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