A Belmont man in his 60s remains in critical condition at Princess Alexandra Hospital after his Harley Davidson motorcycle collided with a Ford Ranger at Old Cleveland Road and Mount Petrie Road, one of the suburb’s busiest intersections.
The serious crash occurred at approximately 1:58pm on Wednesday, July 16. The motorcyclist sustained life-threatening injuries in the collision and required immediate critical care from paramedics before being rushed to hospital.
The driver of the Ford Ranger, a man in his 50s, was not physically injured in the incident but would have been shaken by the traumatic event.
Queensland Police cordoned off the intersection following the crash, with traffic diversions likely affecting local commuters during the afternoon peak. The Forensic Crash Unit has taken over the investigation and is examining multiple factors that may have contributed to the collision.
Investigators are focusing their enquiries on the sequence of events leading up to the crash, including traffic signal compliance, road conditions at the time, and visibility factors for both vehicles involved. The intersection of Old Cleveland Road and Mount Petrie Road is known to local residents as a particularly busy junction during afternoon traffic.
The intersection has previously been identified as problematic for road users, with concerns raised about vehicles turning right into Mount Petrie Road having to navigate across multiple lanes of traffic.
Police have assigned reference number QP2501245490 to the case and are appealing to the local community for assistance. Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have dashcam footage or CCTV recordings from the area between 1:45pm and 2:15pm on July 16.
The incident serves as a sobering reminder for Belmont motorists to exercise extra caution around motorcyclists, particularly during the current winter months when clear conditions often see increased numbers of riders on local roads.
Community members with information about the crash are urged to contact Policelink at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting, call 131 444, or provide anonymous information to Crime Stoppers Queensland on 1800 333 000 or through www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
The motorcyclist’s condition remains critical, with his family undoubtedly facing an anxious wait as medical teams work to treat his injuries.
Published 16-July-2025
