The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a fatal two-vehicle traffic crash at Heatley yesterday afternoon, April 23.
Initial investigations indicate that around 4:40pm, a dark Holden Commodore and a dirt bike were travelling in opposite directions along Dalrymple Service Road before the two vehicles crashed.
The rider of the dirt bike, a 19-year-old Vincent man, sustained critical injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.
It's alleged that following the crash, the Holden Commodore fled the scene and was later located abandoned at a Marcel Street, Kirwan address.
Investigations into locating the occupants of the vehicle are ongoing.
Investigators are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have relevant dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.
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.
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