A 63-year-old Victorian man has died in a crash on a dirt road while out riding in a group southwest of Stanthorpe, Queensland, yesterday (Tuesday 11 September 2019).
Police say the man was riding his motorcycle around noon along Murphy’s Crossing Road at Nundubbermere (above) as part of a larger group.
They say he “lost control and crashed”.
“An off-duty nurse located the crash and provided first-aid along with the other riders, however the man was declared deceased at the scene,” police say.
The Forensic Crash Unit will investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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Group crashes
Southern Cross Association Poker Run ridersA 61-year-old rider also died on a group charity ride last week on the Moonie Highway in southern Queensland.
Two others were injured.
They were part of a contingent of 351 on the 22nd annual Southern Cross Association Poker Run for Spina Bifida Queensland going from Yeppoon to Nindigully.
On the same day, a motorcyclist died after falling from his bike in the New England region.
The 65-year-old man was travelling with several riders heading west on the Gwydir Highway towards Glen Innes.
Our sincere condolences to the riders’ families and friends.
Riding in a group can be safer if you have a crash as there are others who can help.
However, there are also risks in riding with several other riders.