The Forensic Crash Unit are investigating after a motorcyclist died in a single-vehicle traffic crash at Burua, south of Gladstone, early this morning, June 22.
Initial investigations indicate just before 12.30am, a motorbike was travelling along the Dawson Highway when it left the road and crashed near the Jim Whyte Way exit.
The rider, a 55-year-old Calliope man, was declared deceased at the scene.
Witnesses or anyone with information are urged to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.
Quote this reference number: QP2401056300
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