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Serious traffic crash, Boyland

31 March 2023 · about 4:50pm · Boyland, QLD

Published 31 March 2023 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
31 Mar 2023Friday, about 4:50pm
Where
Boyland, QLD
Type
Motorcycle vs utility vehicle with horse trailer collision
Injured
1 person
Investigation
Queensland Police, Forensic Crash UnitQueensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the collision.

What happened

Incident Overview

On Friday, March 31, 2023, a serious traffic crash occurred at Boyland in the Scenic Rim when a motorcyclist collided with a utility vehicle towing a horse trailer. The 20-year-old rider from Oxenford was airlifted to hospital in critical condition following the incident.

Queensland Police and emergency services attended the scene on Mundoolun Connection Road. The driver of the utility vehicle and her two horses were not physically injured in the collision.

Location and Time

The crash occurred on Mundoolun Connection Road at Boyland in the Scenic Rim, at approximately 4:50pm on Friday afternoon. The utility vehicle was travelling south-east when the driver stopped to turn right into Biddaddaba Road.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Make/Model: Utility vehicle towing horse trailer
  • Direction: south-east on Mundoolun Connection Road
  • Driver: female, Boyland area (not physically injured)

Vehicle 2

  • Make/Model: Motorcycle
  • Direction: approaching from behind
  • Rider: 20-year-old male from Oxenford (critical condition)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • None reported.

Injuries

  • 20-year-old male motorcyclist from Oxenford (airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital, critical condition)

Emergency Response

Queensland Ambulance Service and Queensland Police attended the scene. The motorcyclist was airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital by air ambulance due to the critical nature of his injuries. The utility vehicle driver and the two horses remained at the scene and did not require transport to hospital.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the collision. Preliminary inquiries indicate the motorcyclist struck the rear of the horse trailer as the utility vehicle was stopped and turning into Biddaddaba Road. Investigations are continuing.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for any witnesses or motorists with information about the crash to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000. The reference number for this incident is QP2300541946.

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.

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