The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a serious single-vehicle traffic crash at Woree on Monday, August 26.
Initial investigations indicate just before 9:30pm, officers from the Cairns Highway Patrol observed two motorcycles and a utility travelling north on George Cannon Drive.
It will be alleged one of the motorcycles was detected travelling over the speed limit before a Highway Patrol officer, also on a motorcycle, attempted to intercept the driver on Des Chalmers Drive.
A short time later, the motorcycle driver attempted to turn left into Anderson Street, when the motorcycle collided with a traffic pole.
Police arrived on scene shortly after and rendered assistance to the driver.
The 21-year-old Manunda man was taken to Cairns Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Investigations are continuing, anyone with information is urged to contact police.
The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing 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
