Serious traffic crash, Alderley

What happened

Incident Overview

On Saturday, February 4, 2023, a serious collision occurred on Enoggera Road at Alderley, Queensland, involving a motorcycle and a truck. The incident resulted in two people being transported to hospital with injuries, while the truck driver escaped physical harm.

Queensland Police attended the scene at approximately 10:10am local time. The Forensic Crash Unit has assumed carriage of the investigation and is examining the circumstances of the crash.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on Enoggera Road at Alderley at approximately 10:10am on Saturday morning, February 4, 2023.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Type: Motorcycle
• Rider: 52-year-old male from East Brisbane
• Pillion passenger: 54-year-old female from Annerley

Vehicle 2

• Type: Truck
• Driver: 58-year-old male from Ellen Grove (sole occupant)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• 54-year-old female pillion passenger (transported to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, critical condition)
• 52-year-old male motorcycle rider (transported to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries)

Emergency Response

Queensland Ambulance Service and Queensland Police attended the scene. Two patients were transported to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital; the pillion passenger was conveyed in critical condition, while the motorcycle rider was transported in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. The truck driver, who sustained no physical injuries, remained at the scene.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the collision. Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident or motorists with relevant dashcam footage to come forward with information. The reference number for this incident is QP2300205111.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant dashcam footage to contact Policelink on 131 444, submit information via the online suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting, or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. Please quote reference number QP2300205111.