Serious traffic crash, Wynnum West

What happened

Incident Overview

On Monday, September 26, 2022, a 59-year-old motorcyclist was struck by an alleged stolen white Nissan X-Trail at the intersection of Kianawah and Youngs Roads in Wynnum West, Queensland. Emergency services responded to reports of a serious traffic crash at approximately 9:20am, and the motorcyclist was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital with critical injuries.

The occupants of the vehicle allegedly fled the scene. Queensland Police established an immediate cordon of the area, and two juveniles were taken into custody nearby shortly after the collision.

Location and Time

The collision occurred at the intersection of Kianawah and Youngs Roads, Wynnum West, at approximately 9:20am on Monday morning.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Motorcycle
• Driver: 59-year-old male

Vehicle 2

• Make/Model: White 2014 Nissan X-Trail
• Registration: QLD 433VMK
• Status: Alleged stolen vehicle from a Wynnum West residence in the early hours of the morning
• Occupants: Fled the scene

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• 59-year-old male motorcyclist (transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital, critical injuries)

Emergency Response

Emergency services attended the scene within minutes of the initial report. The 59-year-old motorcyclist was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital by ambulance with critical injuries. Queensland Police established an immediate cordon of the intersection to secure the scene and preserve evidence.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the collision. A 15-year-old girl and 15-year-old boy were taken into custody near the scene and are currently assisting police with inquiries. The vehicle involved was confirmed to have been stolen from a residence in Wynnum West in the early hours of Monday morning.

Police are appealing for anyone with further information or dashcam vision of the white 2014 Nissan X-Trail (QLD registration 433VMK) to come forward.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for witnesses, motorists with dashcam footage, or any persons with information about the collision to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000. Information can also be submitted online at policelink.qld.gov.au.