Police responding to serious traffic crash at Mackay 21 July

A female motorcyclist is in a serious condition after a crash at Chelona this afternoon.

Preliminary inquiries indicate two motorcyclists were headed northbound on the Bruce Highway around 3.10pm. They overtook a number of vehicles and as they returned to the lane, collided with each other causing both riders to loose control.

One of the riders, a 47-year-old Rockhampton woman, was transported to the Mackay Base Hospital were she remains in a serious condition.

The second rider, a 49-year-old Rockhampton man, remains in Mackay Base Hospital in a stable condition.

Investigators are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam vision to contact police.

Investigations are continuing.

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.

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