Police responding to fatal traffic crash at Yeppoon 16 August

A man has died following a traffic crash between a four-wheel drive and a motorbike at Cooee Bay this morning.

Preliminary information suggests a Ford Territory and motorbike collided on Matthew Flinders Drive just before 10.40am.

The motorbike rider, a 28-year-old Yeppoon man, sustained critical injuries and was transported to hospital where he was declared deceased.

The 29-year-old male driver of the Territory did not sustain any physical injuries.

The Forensic Crash Unit is appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the crash or have dashcam vision to contact police

Investigations are ongoing.

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 or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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