Police responding to fatal motorcycle crash at Mornington Island

A male motorcyclist involved in a traffic crash at Mornington Island on May 10 has passed away from his injuries.

Preliminary information indicates the 29-year-old man from Gununa was riding a motorbike on a dirt section beside Birri Road when he struck a rock, causing him to fall from the vehicle.

The man sustained serious head and neck injuries as a result of the crash and was airlifted to Townsville Hospital where he since died today (May 22).

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating and has appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the crash 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.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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