A 21-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle traffic crash in Mudgeeraba last night, October 17.
Initial investigations indicate at approximately 5.05pm, a Yamaha YZ400F trail bike was travelling east along Franklin Driver when it crashed into a tow truck, travelling in the opposite direction.
The rider, a 21-year-old Mudgeeraba man, sustained critical injuries and was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital, where he has since passed away.
The driver of the truck, a 41-year-old Robina man, was not physically injured.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash.
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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
