Pleystowe Connection Rd bridge closed after serious crash

Fellow riders of a motorcyclist who died in a tragic crash and members of the public came to his aid, however the Beaconsfield man succumbed to his injuries at the scene. DETAILS

The scene of a serious crash on Pleystowe Connection Rd in Pleystowe. Picture: Fergus Gregg

A 27-year-old Beaconsfield man has died in a fatal motorcycle crash at the bridge on Pleystowe, west of Mackay, on Wednesday afternoon.

Police believe the motorcyclist was riding as part of a group when he and a trailer attached to a vehicle travelling north collided just after 1.40pm.

The scene of a fatal crash involving a motorcycle on Pleystowe Connection Rd. Picture: Fergus Gregg

The other riders and members of the public came to his aid, however he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Pleystowe Connection Road was closed for several hours as investigators carried out their work, however it was open again by 6pm.

Diversions were in place and drivers travelling in this area were urged to seek an alternate route.

The scene of a fatal crash involving a motorcycle on Pleystowe Connection Rd. Picture: Fergus Gregg

Fire crews were also called to the scene.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have relevant dash-camera footage, or CCTV from the area, to contact them.

Investigations are ongoing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.