Vincent man, 19, killed in alleged hit and run crash at Heatley

A young motorbike rider killed in an alleged hit-and-run crash in Townsville has been identified as police continue to search for the occupants of the other vehicle involved.

Vincent man Michael Wehrman, 19, sadly died after an alleged hit and run crash at Heatley. Picture: Facebook

A young motorbike rider killed in an alleged hit-and-run crash in Townsville has been identified as police continue to search for the occupants of the other vehicle involved.

Vincent man Michael Wehrman, 19, sadly died following a two-vehicle crash in Heatley about 4.40pm on Tuesday.

Police said initial investigations indicate a Holden Commodore and dirt bike were travelling in opposite directions along Dalrymple Service Road before they crashed near a school.

The rider of the dirt bike, Mr Wehrman, sustained critical injuries and was rushed to Townsville University Hospital but he was sadly declared deceased a short time later.

Police allege that after the crash, the Holden Commodore fled the scene and was later located abandoned at an address on Marcel Street, Kirwan.

A male motorbike rider died after an alleged hit-and-run crash in the Townsville suburb of Heatley on Tuesday afternoon. Picture: Natasha Emeck

Investigations into locating the occupants of the Holden Commodore are ongoing.

Police said none of the vehicles involved had been reported stolen.

Police are looking for any footage of a Holden Commodore that may have been seen travelling on Dalrymple Service Rd, Angus Ave or Hanlon St between 4.30pm and 5pm on Tuesday.

Outpourings of love from friends have been posted on Facebook following Mr Wehrman’s shock death.

“I’m going to miss you my baby brother until next time,” one friend wrote.

“See you in the next life Mikey Mikez,” said another.

“RIP my baby brother, doesn’t feel real.”

Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have relevant dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.

In particular they are looking for any footage of a Holden Commodore that may have been seen travelling in Heatley on Dalrymple Service Rd, Angus Ave or Hanlon St between 4.30pm and 5pm on Tuesday.

Contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours a day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or calling 131 444.

You can also report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. Quote this reference number: QP2400698610

Originally published as Vincent man, 19, killed in alleged hit and run crash at Heatley