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Forensic crash unit investigates fatal collision between motorcycle and car

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A 76-year-old man has died after his motorcycle collided with a car yesterday.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the crash that happened about 12.20pm at Cootharaba, north-west of Noosa.

Investigations indicate a white Mitsubishi Magna was travelling north on McKinnon Drive and a white Triumph Tiger motorcycle was travelling south when they collided at the intersection of Louis Bazzo Drive.

The rider, a Glass House Mountains man, died at the scene.

The driver of the Mitsubishi, a 59-year-old Cooroibah woman, was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Any witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam vision is urged to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours per day. Quote this reference number: QP2501000285.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online.

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