May 22, 2025

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Incident Overview
A two-vehicle crash occurred on the Warrego Highway in Chinchilla , Queensland, on Tuesday, May 21, 2025 , at approximately 8:15 pm , resulting in critical injuries to both drivers.

The collision involved a blue 2021 YZF-R3 Yamaha motorcycle and a grey 2010 Ford Festiva , which were both traveling east between Carmichael Street and Dawson Gates Road when the motorbike struck the rear of the car.

The motorcycle rider , a 23-year-old Chinchilla man , suffered significant leg injuries and was flown to Toowoomba Base Hospital in critical condition . The car driver , a 40-year-old Chinchilla man , sustained back injuries and was also taken to Toowoomba for treatment.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around the time of the crash to come forward and assist their investigation.

“The driver of the motorcycle… was flown to Toowoomba Base Hospital in a critical condition.”
— Queensland Police Service statement

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2025 (approximately 8:15 pm).
  • Location: Warrego Highway, Chinchilla, Queensland — between Carmichael Street and Dawson Gates Road.

Vehicles Involved

  • A **blue 2021 YZF-R3 Yamaha motorcycle**, ridden by a 23-year-old man who sustained serious leg injuries.
  • A **grey 2010 Ford Festiva**, driven by a 40-year-old man who suffered back injuries.

Injuries

  • Serious Injuries:
    • The 23-year-old motorcyclist was flown to hospital in **critical condition** with significant leg injuries.
    • The 40-year-old Festiva driver was also flown to hospital with **back injuries**.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services responded quickly after reports of a serious crash involving a motorbike and a car.
  • Both injured parties were assessed and airlifted to Toowoomba Base Hospital for specialist treatment.

“The driver of the car… was also flown to Toowoomba Base Hospital for treatment.”
— Queensland Police update

Police Investigation
The Queensland Police Service is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, focusing on:

  • The sequence of events that led to the motorbike striking the rear of the Festiva.
  • Road conditions, visibility, and potential contributing factors such as speed, distraction, or impairment.
  • Dashcam or CCTV footage of the **Warrego Highway between Carmichael Street and Dawson Gates Road** around **8:15 pm on May 21, 2025**.

Authorities are urging members of the public to contact them if they have any relevant information or video footage.

Community Impact
This crash has raised concerns about motorcycle safety and rear-end collisions on major highways like the Warrego Highway , particularly during nighttime travel. It serves as a reminder of the vulnerability of motorcyclists and the importance of road awareness among all drivers.

For more information on road safety initiatives, visit: Queensland Road Safety Campaigns

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV footage of the Warrego Highway in Chinchilla around 8:15 pm on May 21, 2025 , is urged to contact police: