Motorcyclist Killed in Mount Ossa Crash – January 20, 2025

What happened

Incident Overview

On Monday, January 20, 2025, a 67-year-old man from Roma died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on the Bruce Highway in Mount Ossa, Queensland. The motorcyclist was riding a Harley-Davidson when the incident occurred at approximately 2:10 pm.

Queensland Ambulance Service and Queensland Police attended the scene. The rider was treated by paramedics and transported to Mackay Base Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Location and Time

The crash occurred on the Bruce Highway in Mount Ossa, a locality north of Mackay, at approximately 2:10 pm on Monday afternoon, January 20, 2025.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Harley-Davidson motorcycle
• Direction: travelling on the Bruce Highway
• Driver: 67-year-old male from Roma (deceased)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• 67-year-old male motorcyclist from Roma (deceased at Mackay Base Hospital)

Injuries

• None reported.

Emergency Response

Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics and Queensland Police attended the scene immediately following the crash. The motorcyclist was treated at the scene and transported by ambulance to Mackay Base Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the crash. Investigators are examining the scene, the motorcycle, and gathering witness statements and any available dashcam footage to determine the cause and contributing factors. The specific details of how the crash occurred remain under investigation.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage of the incident or the events leading up to it to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000. Information can also be submitted online at policelink.qld.gov.au.