Fatal traffic crash, Brisbane
Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in Brisbane last night.
Initial investigations suggest around 10.20pm, a motorcycle heading along Ann Street has lost control around the bend to the on ramp towards Coronation Drive.
As a result, the motorcycle collided with the side barrier causing the rider to be thrown over the barrier and into the Brisbane River.
A search was carried out by Water Police and other emergency services with the rider located near the Queen Street Ferry Terminal.
The 31-year-old rider from the Gold Coast was pronounced deceased at the scene.
No one else was injured during the incident.
The Forensic Crash Unit is appealing to anyone travelling through the city, along Ann Street towards the on ramp to the Riverside Expressway and Coronation Drive that has dashcam footage or witnessed the motorcycle prior to the crash to contact them.
Investigations are continuing.
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