Motorcyclist died after horror crash on Gatton-Clifton Road

Members of the public went into action administering CPR as police, paramedics and firefighters rushed to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash which claimed the life of a motorcyclist. DETAILS HERE.

A motorist has suffered serious injuries after a multi-vehicle crash at Fordsdale about 3pm on May 17, 2024.

The Queensland Police Service Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a collision that claimed the life of a motorcyclist on a country road south west of Gatton.

Police, paramedics and firefighters rushed to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on Gatton-Clifton Rd near Heifer Creek about 3pm on Friday after a motorbike and Nissan Patrol collided near the intersection with Wagners Rd at Fordsdale.

A rescue helicopter was also deployed, and there were reports that members of the public were rendering first aid, including CPR, after the motorcyclist suffered life threatening injuries.

Sadly the motorcyclist, a 54-year-old Pinbarren man, passed away at the scene.

Police have closed the road as they progress their investigation and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

The crash happened about a week after a 33-year-old man died when his motorcycle left the road and hit a pole at Sarina.

Of the 104 people who have died on Queensland roads in 2024, 33 were motorcyclists.

Anyone with information, including dashcam footage of the moments leading up to the crash is urged to phone Police Link on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Motorcyclist died after horror crash on Gatton-Clifton Road