Man in 20s dead after motorcycle crash on the Bruce Highway

Police are investigating the circumstances that led to loss of a young life in a motorcycle crash on the Bruce Highway and have called for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

The Forensic Crash Unit will investigate the crash that killed a 20-year-old man.

A man in his 20s has died following a motorcycle crash on the Bruce Highway, near Mourilyan on Sunday afternoon.

Queensland Police Service confirmed the Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the fatal crash.

A young man has been killed in a motorcycle crash on the Bruce Highway at Boogan. Picture: Google

“Initial investigations indicate at around 3pm, a motorcycle was travelling southbound on the Bruce Highway near Mourilyan when it lost control and crashed,” police said in a statement.

“The rider and sole occupant, a 20-year-old man, was declared deceased on scene.”

Investigations are ongoing.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or have CCTV or dashcam vision that may assist with investigations are urged to come forward.

A Queensland Ambulance spokeswoman confirmed crews responded the crash where they assessed a male patient in a critical condition.

“QAS crews attended a serious motorcycle crash at 3.04pm. One male patient in his 20s was in a critical condition with significant chest injuries,” the spokeswoman said.

The man was later pronounced dead on the scene.

A Queensland Fire and Emergency Service spokesman confirmed two crews also responded to the incident.

“There was a single vehicle incident and the highway was blocked in both directions. Police were involved with a detour,” the spokesman said.

The 20-year-old is the first person to be killed on Far North roads this year.

Originally published as Man in 20s dead after motorcycle crash on the Bruce Highway