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Traffic crash: Spring Mountain

29 August 2023 · about 9:20am · Spring Mountain, QLD

Published 29 August 2023 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
29 Aug 2023Tuesday, about 9:20am
Where
Spring Mountain, QLD
Type
Motorcycle crash into bus stop sign
Injured
1 person
Investigation
Queensland Police, Forensic Crash UnitQueensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the incident.

What happened

Incident Overview

On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, a serious traffic crash occurred at Spring Mountain, Queensland, involving two motorcycles. One rider was transported to hospital with serious leg injuries following the incident on Grande Avenue at approximately 9:20am.

Queensland Police attended the scene and are investigating an alleged dangerous operation of a vehicle in connection with the crash.

Location and Time

The incident occurred on Grande Avenue at Spring Mountain at approximately 9:20am on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Type: Motorcycle
  • Outcome: Left roadway and crashed into a bus stop sign
  • Rider: 32-year-old male

Vehicle 2

  • Type: Motorcycle
  • Status: Involved in alleged dangerous driving prior to crash

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • None reported.

Injuries

  • 32-year-old male motorcycle rider (transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital, serious but stable condition with leg injuries)

Emergency Response

Emergency services responded to the scene following the crash. The injured rider was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment of serious leg injuries sustained in the incident.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the incident. Police are investigating an alleged dangerous operation of a vehicle in connection with the crash and are appealing for witnesses and persons with relevant information to come forward.

Investigators are particularly interested in obtaining any dashcam or CCTV footage from the area at the time of the incident. The investigation is continuing.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam or CCTV vision to contact Policelink on 131 444, submit information 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 number: QP2301434418.

Source
Crime Stoppers 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.

General information only, not legal advice.

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