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Pedestrian Killed, Motorcyclist Critical in Edmonton Crash – December 9, 2024

9 December 2024 · about 10:00am · Edmonton, QLD

Published 9 December 2024 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
9 Dec 2024Monday, about 10:00am
Where
Edmonton, QLD
Type
Motorcycle vs pedestrian collision
Killed
1 personOne pedestrian, age unknown
Injured
1 person
Investigation
Queensland PoliceQueensland Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision at the Bruce Highway and Swallow Road intersection.

What happened

Incident Overview

On Monday, December 9, 2024, a pedestrian was killed and a motorcyclist critically injured following a collision at the intersection of the Bruce Highway and Swallow Road in Edmonton, Cairns, Queensland. The incident occurred at approximately 10:00 am and resulted in the immediate closure of the intersection.

Emergency services attended the scene promptly, but the pedestrian could not be saved. The motorcyclist, aged in his 50s, was transported to Cairns Hospital in critical condition for emergency treatment.

Location and Time

The collision occurred at the intersection of the Bruce Highway and Swallow Road in Edmonton, Cairns, Queensland, at approximately 10:00 am on Monday morning.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Type: Motorcycle
  • Driver: Male, aged in his 50s (transported to hospital)

Pedestrian

  • Status: Struck at the intersection (deceased at scene)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • One pedestrian (deceased at scene)

Injuries

  • Motorcyclist, aged in his 50s (transported to Cairns Hospital, critical condition)

Community Impact

The closure of the Bruce Highway and Swallow Road intersection caused significant traffic disruption to the Edmonton area. The incident has deeply affected the local community.

Emergency Response

Emergency services attended the scene immediately following the collision. Despite rapid response and treatment efforts, the pedestrian could not be saved. The motorcyclist was transported to Cairns Hospital by ambulance for emergency care in critical condition.

Investigation

Queensland Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision at the Bruce Highway and Swallow Road intersection. The exact factors that led to the crash remain under investigation, and police are appealing for witnesses who may have information about the incident.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are urging anyone with information about the collision to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000. Witnesses or persons with relevant details are encouraged to come forward to assist the investigation.

Source
Crime Stoppers anonymously on: 1800 333 000, Policelink: 131 444

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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