Police responding to fatal traffic crash at Brighton

Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Brighton overnight.

Preliminary investigations indicate around 7.45pm, a motorcycle collided with a power pole on Nathan Street.

The rider, a 49-year-old man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The 36-year-old female pillion was transported to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Forensic Crash investigators are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have dash cam vision to contact police.

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.

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

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