April 11, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 46-year-old motorcyclist has died following a head-on collision with a car on Macfarlane Road in Munbilla , Queensland, on Friday, April 11, 2025 , at approximately 8:30 am . The crash involved a motorcycle and a car , leaving the female driver with non-life-threatening injuries. The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating and appealing for public assistance.

Details of the Crash

  • Crash Date: Friday, April 11, 2025 (8:30 am).
  • Location: Macfarlane Road, Munbilla, Queensland.
  • Vehicles Involved:
    • A motorcycle ridden by a 46-year-old man.
    • A car driven by a 40-year-old woman.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality: The 46-year-old male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Injuries: The 40-year-old female car driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Emergency Response
Emergency services, including paramedics and police, arrived swiftly at the scene. The motorcyclist was declared deceased, while the car driver received medical treatment. Authorities secured the area and documented evidence for the ongoing investigation.

Community Impact
The crash has raised concerns about road safety on Macfarlane Road , a route frequently used by commuters and motorcyclists. Local residents emphasize the need for heightened awareness of vulnerable road users, such as motorcyclists, in rural areas.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the collision, focusing on:

  • The actions of both drivers leading up to the crash, including speed and road rule compliance.
  • Road conditions, signage, and visibility at the time of the incident.
  • Potential factors such as distraction, fatigue, or impairment.

Appeal for Information
Authorities urge anyone with dashcam footage, CCTV recordings, or eyewitness accounts from Macfarlane Road around 8:30 am on April 11 to contact police.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact:

Road Safety Context
This crash underscores the critical importance of avoiding the Fatal Five behaviors identified by the Queensland Police :

  • Speeding.
  • Drink/drug driving.
  • Not wearing seatbelts.
  • Fatigue.
  • Distraction.

Head-on collisions, often linked to these factors, account for a significant proportion of fatal crashes in rural Queensland.

For more on road safety initiatives, visit: Queensland Police Fatal Five .