Tributes for Ron McKean: beloved dad killed in Mt Lindesay crash

The 38-year-old Moreton Bay motorcyclist killed on the Mt Lindesay Highway at Logan on Thursday has been identified as a dedicated father-of-four.

A fundraiser set up to support the family of the 38-year-old Moreton Bay motorcyclist killed in an accident on the Mt Lindesay Highway at Logan on Thursday has raised more than $40,000 in less than 24 hours.

Balds Hills motorcyclist Ron McKean, 38, died after his motorcycle was involved in a head-on collision on the highway at Woodhill about 11.20pm on Thursday.

Initial police investigations indicated that the motorcycle was travelling on the wrong side of the road when it collided with an oncoming BT-50 ute and then a Ford Mustang.

The motorcycle burst into flames, with Mr McKean sustaining critical injuries and dying at the scene.

Balds Hills motorcyclist Ron McKean (left) died after his motorcycle was involved in a head-on collision on the highway at Woodhill about 11.20pm on Thursday.

Now, the community is rallying behind Mr McKean’s family, with $41,087 raised for the McKean family via a GoFundMe fundraiser in just 18 hours, at the time of writing.

“Please help support the family of Ron McKean, loving husband of Mia and father of their four beautiful children, Jaxon, Stella, Corbin, and Cole,” fundraiser organisers Teresa Ingram and Chantell Brown write.

“Ron’s parents Steve and Rhonda and his sisters Carly and Niki have been left heartbroken in learning that Ron passed away suddenly in a tragic accident.

“Our thoughts are immediately with his young family and loved ones.”

Ms Brown, Mr McKean’s sister-in-law, took to her personal Facebook to publicise the fundraising effort.

A fundraiser for the McKean family has raised more than $40,000.

“It breaks my heart to be posting this; however my sister Mia, my niece and nephews need as much support as possible during this time,” she said.

“Please dig deep every cent will go a long way for this beautiful family who are hurting deeply, missing their daddy and husband.”

Meanwhile, the Pine Rivers BMX Club also took to social media to reveal Mr McKean was a dedicated club man.

“It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of one of our club family, Ron McKean,” the club wrote.

“As a club we offer our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the McKean family.”