In a previous report on the motorcycle road toll upto 15 May 2009, 31 motorcyclists had lost their lives.  The figure has increased now to 50 deaths (in 49 crashes).  The Queensland road toll currently stands at 219 which is 23 more than at the same time last year.  Motorcyclists account for 23% of all deaths during 2009.

Fatal motorcycle crashes in Queensland - 2009

The following statistics continue on from previous post published on 15 May 2009:

32  Gordon Park (Brisbane North) - collided with with car at “T” junction which failed to give way

33  Redcliffe - Lost control on bend and collided with letterbox on bend - no helmet

34  Gaven (Gold Coast) - Collided headon with car which was on wrong side of road

35  Ellis Beach (Cairns) - Lost control on bend and collided with rocks on roadside

36  Kingsholme (Gold Coast) - Lost control on bend and collided with oncoming truck

37  Tingalpa (Brisbane) - Collided with turning truck during unsafe manoeuvre in peak traffic

38  Mackay - Collided with turning truck during attempted overtaking manoeuvre

39  Maryborough - Collided head on with approaching car - Unknown reason

40  Bribie Island - Collided with gutter in local street - no helmet

41  Yungaburra (Central) - Lost control of moped after hitting dog

42  Carbrook (Logan City) - Lost control on bend and collided with trees on roadside

43  Emerald Creek (Central) - Pillion ejected into path of 4X4 which was turning ahead

44  Tingalpa (Brisbane) - Collided with side of car which went through red light across path

45  Applethorpe (Warwick) - Collided with rear of friend’s bike in front

46  Woodridge (Logan) - Collided with rear of truck ahead then lost control

47  Banyo (Brisbane) - Collided with turning car which failed to give way

48  Springfield Lakes (Brisbane South) - Lost control on bend and collided with tree in medium strip

49  Upper Coomera (Gold Coast) - Lost control on bend and collided with armco railing