Motorcyclist killed in crash at Wellington Point

A 21-year-old Corinda man has died after a car and motorcycle collided at Wellington Point southeast of Brisbane.

A motorcyclist has died after a serious two vehicle crash in Brisbane’s east.

A motorcycle rider has died following a two-vehicle crash southeast of Brisbane on Thursday night.

A Yamaha R7 motorbike and Mercedes GLE 400 crashed on Birkdale Road in Wellington Point about 7.30pm.

The motorbike burst into flames on impact with both vehicles subsequently destroyed by fire.

The rider – a 21-year-old Corinda man – sustained critical injuries and died at the scene.

The 52-year-old female driver was not injured but two passengers, a 20-year-old woman and a three-year-old girl, were taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment.

Birkdale Rd remained closed for several hours.

Witnesses, or anyone with relevant dashcam vision, is urged to come forward.

The Forensic Crash unit is investigating.

Originally published as Motorcyclist killed in crash at Wellington Point