Motorbike rider in hospital after being hit by car in Hermit Park

A motorbike rider has been taken to hospital after being struck by a four-wheel drive at a busy Townsville intersection this afternoon.

A motorbike rider has been taken to hospital after being struck by a car on a busy Townsville road this afternoon.

Emergency services respond to a two vehicle crash involving a four-wheel drive and a motorbike in Hermit Park. Picture: Alix Sweeney

A Queensland Police Service spokesman said they were called to the intersection of Boundary St and Charters Towers Rd in Hermit Park just after 2pm.

It’s believed a four-wheel drive rear-ended the motorbike at the intersection.

The motorbike being towed away from the crash. Picture: Alix Sweeney

A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said they treated the motorbike driver, a 59-year-old woman, at the scene.

She was later transported to Townsville University Hospital with non life-threatening injuries. She remains in hospital in a stable condition.

The driver being breath tested by police. Picture: Alix Sweeney

It’s believed the driver of the four-wheel drive has undertaken a blood-alcohol level test.

They were later taken away by police for further testing.

Originally published as Motorbike rider in hospital after being hit by car in Hermit Park