The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a motorcyclist sustained life-threatening injuries on Townsville's outskirts tonight.
Initial information suggests shortly before 7pm a motorcyclist was travelling northbound on the Ring Road at Douglas when a vehicle is believed to have changed lanes causing the rider to take evasive action.
As a result, the rider has lost control and was thrown from the bike.
He was located by passing motorists unconscious on the road and taken to the Townsville Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene and spoke with police.
Investigations are continuing.
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