A man has died and a young girl is suffering life-threatening injuries as a result of a crash at Erakala earlier today.
Around 1.45pm, a motorcycle was riding along Sugarshed Road west of Ridolfis Road when it collided with a white ute travelling in the opposite direction.
Emergency services responded and rendered first aid to the rider, a man aged 59. He later died in hospital.
An 11-year-old female pillion passenger was transported to hospital with serious life-threatening injuries.
The 30-year-old man driving the white ute was not physically injured.
Investigations into the circumstances of the crash continue.
Crash investigators are appealing to anyone travelling in the area who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
