Mudgeeraba: Young motorbike rider killed after collision with tow truck in Queensland
Emergency services tried in vain to assist a young motorbike rider who died after a collision with a tow truck.
Emergency services tried in vain to assist a young motorbike rider who died after a collision with a tow truck in Queensland.
The 21-year-old man died following the crash at Mudgeeraba on Thursday evening.
Initial investigations indicated that at approximately 5.05pm, a Yamaha YZ400F trail bike was travelling east along Franklin Drive when it crashed into the tow truck, which was travelling in the opposite direction.
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The driver of the truck, a 41-year-old Robina man, was not physically injured.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash.
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
