Cairns Forensic Crash Unit are investigating following a fatal motorcycle crash in Mount Surprise yesterday, June 7.
About 7.40pm, police and emergency services were called to the Gulf Development Road after reports a man was laying on the road following a single motorcycle crash.
The rider, a 64-year-old Conondale man, died at the scene.
Investigations into the cause are ongoing.
The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads.
Data shows that serious crashes can be significantly reduced when drivers recognise and avoid the 'Fatal Five' behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.
Road safety is everyone's responsibility. Learn more about staying safe on Queensland roads: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/fatal-five-staying-safe-roads