Serious traffic crash at Bundaberg South, QLD

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a 16-year-old trail-bike rider was seriously injured following a traffic crash at Bundaberg South yesterday afternoon, February 9.

Initial investigations indicate at approximately 2.30pm, a Kawasaki KXF motorcycle was travelling east along Burnett Street when it stuck the side of a Mitsubishi Triton utility near Hunter Street.

The rider, a 16-year-old Avoca boy, received life-threatening injuries and was transported to Bundaberg Hospital for treatment.

The driver, a 63-year-old Bullyard man, was not physically injured.

Witnesses, or anyone with relevant dashcam vision, is urged to come forward.

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 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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