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Motorcyclist critically injured from crash with ute in Surfers Paradise, police appeal for information

A man is fighting for life in a Gold Coast hospital after his motorbike collided with a ute in the heart of Surfers Paradise. FULL DETAILS

Man critical following Surfers Paradise Crash. Picture: Supplied
Man critical following Surfers Paradise Crash. Picture: Supplied

A man is fighting for life in hospital after his motorcycle collided with a ute in Surfers Paradise on Saturday night.

Emergency services were called to the intersection of Ferny and Ocean avenues just before 7.30pm where the rider had crashed with a Toyota HiLux ute.

The Toyota Hilux ute involved in a serious crash in Surfers Paradise overnight. Picture: Supplied
The Toyota Hilux ute involved in a serious crash in Surfers Paradise overnight. Picture: Supplied
Damage to the ute involved in a serious crash at Surfers Paradise. Picture: Supplied
Damage to the ute involved in a serious crash at Surfers Paradise. Picture: Supplied

The 41-year-old sustained life-threatening injuries and was treated at the scene before he was rushed to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition.

He remained fighting for life on Sunday night.

The ute driver was not physically injured from the crash and is assisting police with their inquiries.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the incident.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam vision or CCTV to get in contact.

Contact Crime Stoppers or 131 444.

Quote this reference number: QP2400196267

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