Urangan man dies at scene of motorcycle crash on Sunshine Coast

A Urangan man has been killed after the motorbike he was riding crashed into a pole on the Sunshine Coast on Sunday night.

A man has died after his motorcycle crashed into a pole on the Sunshine Coast on Sunday night.

Initial police reports suggest a 26-year-old Urangan man was driving on Eenie Creek Road in Sunshine Beach around 7.15pm when he crashed into a pole.

A man was killed when the motorbike he was riding crashed into a pole at Sunshine Beach near Noosa. Picture: Patrick Woods.

Police allege the man was fleeing officers when the crash occurred. Picture: Patrick Woods.

He died at the scene.

Police were in the area patrolling for a motorcycle after reports one had been driving erratically.

Investigations indicate the motorcycle sped off when the rider spotted a police car.

The rider was a 26-year-old man from Urangan. Picture: Patrick Woods.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash. Picture: Patrick Woods.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the incident, with police appealing for anyone who saw the crash, has dashcam footage or has information about a motorcycle in the area at the time to come forward.