Thursday, October 23, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Man Dies in Osborne Trail Bike Crash

A 25-year-old Ayr man has died following a trail bike crash at Osborne early Monday morning.

Emergency services were called to Iona Road around 6am on October 20, after reports a rider had been found unresponsive.

Police said the man sustained critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Forensic Crash Unit has launched an investigation into the incident, with officers appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who has relevant dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.

Police reminded motorists that road safety remains a shared responsibility, urging all road users to remain vigilant and avoid the “Fatal Five” contributing factors to serious crashes — speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue, and distraction.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers.

Policelink: www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersqld.com.au

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