Harley Trindall stable after near-fatal motorbike crash

A 35-year-old Bundaberg man has clung to life since a horror accident left him with severe head injuries. Read the latest on his battle, and some of the powerful messages of love and support from the community and those who love him.

Harley Trindall, 35, suffered critical head injuries after a serious crash on Thursday evening.

Kalkie man Harley Trindall was riding a Kawasaki ER-6N motorbike on Thursday night, March 13, when he was involved in an accident with another vehicle near Bundaberg and suffered critical injuries.

The 35-year-old was airlifted to the Royal Brisbane Hospital for emergency surgery for bleeding on the brain, and it was touch and go as he remained in a coma and his loved ones hoped and prayed he would pull through.

On Monday, a Metro North Health Service spokesman said Mr Trindall was in a stable condition.

Kalkie man Harley Trindall was riding a Kawasaki ER-6N motorbike on Thursday night, March 13, when he was involved in an accident with another vehicle near Bundaberg and suffered critical injuries.

The accident occurred at the intersection of Bundaberg Ring Road and Telegraph Road just before 7pm.

The driver and sole occupant of the Ford Ranger, a 28-year-old Kalkie man, suffered no physical injuries and refused to be assessed at the scene, QAS said.

 There has been an outpouring of support, love and well wishes on social media for Mr Trindall.

Michelle Minson said “Thinking of you bro. Sending you strength and love my brother”.

Peter Beaton said “I don’t know you mate but my thoughts are with you and your family”.

Renee’ Waldon said “I love you Trindall ❤️ you got this xo”.

Betty Neilson wrote “U got a big heart bro n U are strong see U when U come home”.

Kalkie man Harley Trindall was riding a Kawasaki ER-6N motorbike on Thursday night, March 13, when he was involved in an accident with another vehicle near Bundaberg and suffered critical injuries.

Sharon Lee Foster-Wood wrote “Praying for you Harley another mountain for you to climb, remember all the ones you’ve had to climb and succeeded.... think of your babies and all the journeys you have yet to make together......you’ve got this Harley”.

Jasmine Gough-Roberts wrote “Come on Tricky, come back to us”.

Merril Whitton wrote “We are praying for you Harley”.

Kym Burns posted: “You need to fight this u need to wake up now harley. This isnt ur time it cant be. i love u chine an im praying for u x”.

Catherine Richards wrote: “Praying for you Harley. Your going to wake up soon mate. Keep fighting.”

Originally published as Harley Trindall stable after near-fatal motorbike crash