A 35-year-old male rider from Caboolture is in a critical condition after a crash with a white Ford Ranger utility at Caboolture yesterday (5 May 2020).
Queensland Police say the crash happened at 2.15pm when the Kawasaki KLX450 and utility were travelling north on Beerburrum Road near Caboolture Show Grounds.
The rider was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition.
His current condition is not known. Our sincere best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
The 40-year-old male driver from Petrie and his 28-year-old male passenger from Warner were not physically injured in the crash.
Forensic Crash Unit officers are asking anyone who may witnessed the crash, or who may have dash cam footage 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.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP2000926738 within the online suspicious activity form.
Utility crashes
Ute backs over bike without seeing it
Only last week we published yet another accident report involving a motorcycle and utility.
Without suggesting any blame for these incidents, it seems that a lot of motorcycle crashes involve a ute.
Just do a search for “ute crash” on our website and you will see.
We suggest riders exercise extra caution when riding near utilities and trucks.
Ute drivers often use them as their work vehicle and may be distracted by calls involving their work.
A Queensland ute with a cargo net over its load
Unsecured load in the back of a ute
They can also be loaded up with equipment and tools that could illegally disrupt a clear view of a small motorcycle in traffic.
You should also be aware that in some states, such as Victoria, there is no legal requirement for these drivers to cover their load.
So watch out for hazardous objects that could fall out of them.
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com