April 11, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 54-year-old man from New South Wales has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death or grievous bodily harm following a fatal two-vehicle crash in Kidaman Creek , Queensland, on Thursday, April 10, 2025 . The collision, which occurred at approximately 3:00 pm at the intersection of Hunsley Road and Obi Obi Road , involved a Holden Colorado and a motorbike .

The motorcyclist, a 70-year-old man from Palmwoods , was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Holden Colorado is scheduled to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on May 13, 2025 .

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025 (3:00 pm).
  • Update Date: Friday, April 11, 2025 (3:01 pm).
  • Location: Intersection of Hunsley Road and Obi Obi Road, Kidaman Creek, QLD.

Vehicles Involved

  • A **Holden Colorado** driven by a 54-year-old NSW man (charged).
  • A **motorbike** ridden by a 70-year-old Palmwoods man (deceased).

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality: The 70-year-old motorcyclist died at the scene.
  • Driver: The 54-year-old Holden Colorado driver was uninjured but faces charges.

Police Investigation
The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit has charged the Holden Colorado driver with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death or grievous bodily harm . Investigations are ongoing to determine:

  • Whether speed, distraction, or impairment contributed to the crash.
  • Road conditions and visibility at the intersection.
  • Adherence to traffic rules by both parties.

Charges and Legal Proceedings

  • Charge: Dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death or grievous bodily harm.
  • Court Date: May 13, 2025, at Maroochydore Magistrates Court.

Appeal for Information
Authorities urge anyone with dashcam footage, CCTV recordings, or eyewitness accounts from the Hunsley Road and Obi Obi Road intersection around 3:00 pm on April 10 to contact police.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact:

Road Safety Context
This incident aligns with the Fatal Five behaviors identified by Queensland Police as key contributors to road trauma:

  • Speeding.
  • Drink/drug driving.
  • Failure to wear seatbelts.
  • Fatigue.
  • Distraction.

For more on road safety initiatives, visit: Queensland Police Fatal Five .

Earlier Report
For initial details, see: QPS Media Release (April 10, 2025) .