Fatal bicycle crash, Mowbray

A 55-year-old man has died following a bicycle crash at Mowbray overnight.

Preliminary investigations indicate that just before 3.30am, the man was riding his bicycle northbound along Mowbray River Road away from Port Douglas, when he lost control and crashed at the road-edge of the southbound lane, causing a head injury.

A passing motorist stopped and located the man unresponsive and called emergency services.

The 55-year-old Bonnie Doon man was declared deceased at the scene a short time later.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

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.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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