January 4, 2026

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Incident Overview
A 33-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle traffic crash in Newport on Sunday morning, 4 January 2026. Police say a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle collided at an intersection shortly after 8.30am. The motorcyclist was declared deceased at the scene. The driver of the car was not injured. Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, 4 January 2026 (around 8.30am)
  • Location: Intersection of Ashmole Road and Eversleigh Road, Newport, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • 2004 Honda CBR1000 motorcycle
  • Red 2021 Haval Jolion

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 33-year-old man — motorcycle rider; declared deceased at the scene.

Emergency Response

  • Police and emergency services attended the intersection following reports of a crash.
  • The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene.
  • The car driver was assessed and found to be uninjured.

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

  • Investigators are examining vehicle movements through the intersection.
  • Police are seeking witnesses, particularly anyone with relevant vision of the motorcycle prior to the crash.

Community Impact
The fatal crash has affected the Newport and Moreton Bay communities and caused disruption around the Ashmole Road and Eversleigh Road intersection during the morning period.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with information or relevant vision to come forward.

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