Sarina’s Jacob Mott dies in motorbike crash at Mackay Harbour

A Sarina father whose bike crashed into a light pole has been identified as an ‘all round great guy’ who ‘passed away doing something he absolutely loved’.

A young father who died in a late night motorcycle crash has been described as an “amazing man” and a “beloved father”.

Jacob Mott, 29, suffered “significant head injuries” and died beside friends after crashing into a light post along Edmund Casey Dr at Mackay Harbour on Thursday about 9pm.

Mackay District Office Inspector Andrew Godbold said the Sarina man suffered “significant injuries” to his head.

Inspector Godbold said Mr Mott had rode ahead of a group of motorcycle riders when his bike left the road.

He said the group members tried to help him but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

It is not known whether the group members performed CPR.

Mr Mott leaves behind his wife Rae and son Xavier.

Sarina dad Jacob Mott who died in a motorbike accident at Mackay Harbour on October 13, 2022, pictured with his wife Rae and son Xavier.

Rochelle Brumpton, who has organised a GoFundMe to “take stress off the family”, said the world had lost an “amazing man”.

“(He is) a beloved father, husband, son, best friend, all round great guy,” Ms Brumpton posted.

“Jacob just passed away doing something he absolutely loved and will be riding high up there.”

A Sarina man has died after his motorcycle crashed along Edmund Casey Dr at Mackay Harbour about 9pm on Thursday, October 13. Picture: Mitch Dyer

Inspector Godbold said Mr Mott had been wearing a helmet when the incident occurred.

“Our initial inquiries is that he moved away from the group so you could only suggest that he was accelerating away at this stage, he was probably unfamiliar with the area,” he said.

Mackay District Office Inspector Andrew Godbold, speaking on the fatal motorbike crash at Mackay Harbour on Thursday, October 13. Picture: Heidi Petith

Inspector Godbold said Mr Mott was riding a high-powered 1300CC Suzuki motorcycle in dry conditions, adding the incident was “very distressing” for the group and emergency services involved.

He said there had been four fatal motorcycle crashes in the Mackay district so far this year, with only one of those not the fault of the rider.

“It’s a very big concern for us,” he said.

“Traditionally motorcyclists really don’t get a second chance, it’s a terrible thing.

“If they have speed, or they collide with an object, there’s normally not a second chance given to the person.”

Police investigating at the scene of the fatal crash. Picture: Mitch Dyer

Family and friends are mourning the loss of the Sarina father with tributes already flowing on social media.

A friend wrote “he went out doing what he loved”.

Sarina Dad Jacob Mott who passed in a motorbike accident with his Partner Rae and Son Xavier

It is understood the 29 year old is a husband and father and “a brother to us riders … we love ya mate and will never forget (you) … hold it wide open till we see you again”, another wrote.

Emergency crews including police and paramedics were called to the scene.

The Forensic Crash Unit in now investigating the single vehicle crash, which brings the Mackay district road toll to 21 for 2022 – the worst in five years.

The figure also equates to just under 10 per cent of the entire state total of 234 traffic deaths this year.

Mackay police are appealing for anyone who may have seen the man riding the grey Suzuki motorcycle in the area at the time, or who may have relevant dashcam footage to contact them.

Originally published as Sarina’s Jacob Mott dies in motorbike crash at Mackay Harbour