Update: Serious traffic crash, Sunnybank Hills

What happened

Incident Overview

A 42-year-old Sunnybank man died in hospital on Sunday, February 11, 2024, from injuries sustained in a serious motorcycle crash at the intersection of Jackson Road and Findon Street, Sunnybank Hills. The motorcycle collided with the rear of a car before striking a parked vehicle.

Queensland Police attended the scene at approximately 7:15pm local time. The rider was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital with serious injuries but subsequently died from those injuries.

Location and Time

The collision occurred at the intersection of Jackson Road and Findon Street, Sunnybank Hills, at approximately 7:15pm on Sunday, February 11, 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Motorcycle
• Rider: 42-year-old male from Sunnybank (sole occupant)

Vehicle 2

• Make/Model: Car (struck from rear)

Vehicle 3

• Make/Model: Parked car (struck by motorcycle)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• 42-year-old male motorcycle rider from Sunnybank (died in Princess Alexandra Hospital from injuries sustained in the crash)

Injuries

• None reported.

Emergency Response

Queensland Police and Queensland Ambulance Service attended the scene. The motorcycle rider was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital with serious injuries.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the accident. Police are appealing for any witnesses or persons with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage from the area to come forward.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or who has relevant CCTV or dashcam footage to contact Policelink on 131 444 or submit information online at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting. Crime information can also be reported anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. Reference number: QP2400245822.