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Serious traffic crash, Surfers Paradise

3 February 2024 · about 7:20pm · Surfers Paradise, QLD

Published 4 February 2024 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
3 Feb 2024Saturday, about 7:20pm
Where
Surfers Paradise, QLD
Type
Motorcycle vs Toyota HiLux ute collision
Injured
1 person
Investigation
Queensland Police, Forensic Crash UnitQueensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the collision.

What happened

Incident Overview

On Saturday, February 3, 2024, a serious two-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Ferny Avenue and Ocean Avenue in Surfers Paradise, Queensland. A Toyota HiLux ute and a motorcycle collided at approximately 7:20pm, resulting in life-threatening injuries to the motorcycle rider.

Queensland Police attended the scene and immediately commenced an investigation. The motorcycle rider was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital in critical condition, while the HiLux driver remained at the scene and is assisting police with inquiries.

Location and Time

The collision occurred at the intersection of Ferny Avenue and Ocean Avenue in Surfers Paradise at approximately 7:20pm on Saturday evening, February 3, 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Make/Model: Toyota HiLux ute
  • Driver: male, not physically injured, assisting police with inquiries

Vehicle 2

  • Make/Model: motorcycle
  • Rider: 41-year-old male from Surfers Paradise

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • None reported.

Injuries

  • 41-year-old male motorcycle rider (transported to Gold Coast University Hospital, critical condition, life-threatening injuries)

Emergency Response

Queensland Police and Queensland Ambulance Service attended the scene. The motorcycle rider was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital in critical condition by ambulance.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the collision. Police are appealing for witnesses, motorists with dashcam vision, or persons with CCTV footage of the intersection to come forward with information. The HiLux driver is assisting police with inquiries.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for witnesses, motorists with dashcam vision, or anyone with CCTV footage of the intersection of Ferny Avenue and Ocean Avenue around the time of the collision to contact Policelink via the online suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting, or report anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. Reference: QP2400196267.

Source
Crime Stoppers on: 1800 333 000

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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