Elderly man dies in motorbike crash at Kidaman Creek

A 54-year-old man has been charged over a serious crash that killed an elderly motorcyclist in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

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A 54-year-old man has been charged over a serious crash that killed an elderly motorcyclist in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

The two-vehicle traffic crash happened at the intersection of Hunsley and Obi Obi roads, Kidaman Creek, just before 3pm on Thursday, April 10.

Police said a motorbike collided with a Holden Colorado, causing the motorcyclist, a 70-year-old Palmwoods man, to die at the scene.

The Holden driver, a 54-year-old New South Wales man, was not injured and has been charged with one count of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death.

The man is expected to appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on May 13.

The intersection of Obi Obi Rd and Hunsley Rd. Picture: Google Maps

The crash came just hours after a serious motorcycle crash in Maroochydore as a motorcycle rider was taken to hospital with serious leg injuries.

The accident happened at the intersection of Anzac Ave and Ball St about 10.30am when the 40-year-old man riding a Harley-Davidson collided with a Mazda CX-3.

He was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding both crashes were continuing.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage was urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Policelink on 131 444.