What’s happening?
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash at Thornlands after a black Honda motorbike and a white Kia Cerato collided on Boundary Road at the Affinity Way intersection on Saturday, 4 April 2026.
Why it matters?
An 18-year-old Redland Bay man later died after suffering life threatening injuries in the crash. Police are still working to establish whether speed was a contributing factor.
Local Impact
The crash has deeply affected the local area, with a young Redlands man losing his life. Police are also calling on anyone who saw the motorbike before the collision to come forward as investigators continue piecing together what happened.
By the numbers
- The crash happened about 6.50pm on Saturday, 4 April 2026, at Boundary Road and Affinity Way in Thornlands.
- The motorbike rider was 18 years old and from Redland Bay. He was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital with life threatening injuries, where he later died. ia driver was a 24-year-old Acacia Ridge man. He was not physically injured in the crash.
Preliminary inquiries indicate the black Honda motorbike was travelling along Boundary Road when the white Kia Cerato turned right from Affinity Way into Boundary Road, before the motorcycle collided with the car. The rider was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital, but later passed away.
Zoom Out
The investigation remains ongoing, with the Forensic Crash Unit examining the lead-up to the collision and whether speed played a part. Investigators are also appealing for witnesses who may have seen the Honda motorbike before the crash.
What To Look For Next?
As the investigation continues, further information may help clarify the circumstances leading up to the crash, including whether speed was a factor.
