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Rider strikes parked car and truck

DayGlo Queensland Police path car
Beware these radar units!

A 22-year-old male rider has died after his motorcycle struck a parked car and then a truck in northern Brisbane yesterday (24 June 2019).

Police say their preliminary investigations show that about 12.40pm the motorcycle was travelling east on Gympie Road, Strathpine.

They say the Petrie rider’s motorcycle struck a parked car, causing the rider to be thrown into the path of an oncoming truck.

Forensic Crash Unit continue to investigate the cause of the accident.

Investigators are urging anyone in the area at the time with dashcam to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP1901219006.

Our sincere condolences to the young rider’s family and friends.