November 1, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 15-year-old boy has died after crashing a SurRon Ultra Bee electric dirt bike in Broadbeach on the Gold Coast early Saturday morning, November 1, 2025.

Initial investigations indicate that at approximately 3:03 am, the teen was travelling along Broadbeach Road when he lost control of the high-powered electric dirt bike and fell.

Emergency services attended the scene, but the Worongary boy was pronounced deceased.

The Forensic Crash Unit (FCU) is investigating the circumstances of the crash, including whether speed was a contributing factor.

“The rider, a 15-year-old Worongary boy, died at the scene.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025 (approximately 3:03 am)
  • Location: Broadbeach Road, Broadbeach, Gold Coast, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • SurRon Ultra Bee Electric Dirt Bike — single-rider e-motorbike (unregistered off-road model)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • 15-year-old boy from Worongary — sustained fatal injuries after losing control of his electric dirt bike; pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Other Injuries: None reported.

Emergency Response

  • Queensland Ambulance Service and police were called to Broadbeach Road shortly after 3:00 am.
  • Paramedics assessed the scene but confirmed the teen had died from his injuries.
  • The **Forensic Crash Unit** established a crash scene to determine the sequence of events leading to the incident.
  • Officers are examining road surface conditions, vehicle type, and potential excessive speed as part of their inquiry.

“Investigations are ongoing to establish if speed was a contributing factor to the crash.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit (FCU) is investigating:

  • The operational safety and condition of the **SurRon Ultra Bee electric dirt bike**, an off-road, unregistered model not intended for road use.
  • Potential excessive speed or loss of traction leading to the fall.
  • Helmet use, lighting conditions, and environmental factors at the time of the crash.
  • Eyewitness accounts and CCTV footage from Broadbeach Road and nearby properties between 2:45 am and 3:15 am.

This is the latest in a series of fatal incidents across Queensland involving high-powered electric bikes and off-road motorbikes, often being ridden on public roads despite registration and licensing restrictions.

Community Impact
The death of the 15-year-old boy has devastated the Gold Coast community, coming amid heightened concern about the growing use of unregistered e-motorbikes and modified electric vehicles among young riders.

Authorities are reminding parents and teenagers that unregistered off-road e-bikes, including SurRon and Talaria models, are illegal to operate on public roads and carry high risk due to their top speeds and lack of safety features.

“These machines are not toys — they’re powerful vehicles capable of high speeds and serious consequences when misused.” — Queensland Police Road Safety spokesperson

Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage from the Broadbeach area at the time of the crash to contact:

  • Policelink: Submit a report online via [www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting](https://www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting) or call 131 444 (24/7).
  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report anonymously online at [www.crimestoppersqld.com.au](https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au).