January 14, 2026

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Incident Overview
A 49-year-old motorcyclist has died following a two-vehicle traffic crash at Samford Valley on Monday afternoon, 12 January. Police say the motorcycle collided with a Toyota HiAce van at an intersection on Mount O’Reilly Road. The rider sustained critical injuries and was declared deceased at the scene. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the collision.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Monday, 12 January 2026 (about 5:30pm)
  • Location: Mount O’Reilly Road & Castlewood Court, Samford Valley, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Motorcycle — ridden by the deceased
  • Toyota HiAce van — involved in the collision

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 49-year-old man — motorcycle rider; sustained critical injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.

Emergency Response

  • Queensland Police and emergency services attended the intersection following reports of the crash.
  • The motorcyclist was declared deceased at the scene.
  • A forensic crash scene was established for investigation.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.

  • Investigators are examining vehicle movements through the intersection.
  • Police are appealing for anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam vision from the area around the time of the crash.

Community Impact
The fatal crash has affected the Samford Valley community and caused disruption around Mount O’Reilly Road during the early evening period.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with information or relevant vision to come forward. Quote reference number QP2600074636.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444 or submit information via the online suspicious activity form.