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Forensic Crash Unit investigates fatal motorbike crash on rural road

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The rider, a 75-year-old Banksia Beach man, sustained serious injuries.

He was airlifted to Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital in a critical condition and was declared deceased late Wednesday evening.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Stanmore is a rural locality where the annual Woodford Folk Festival is held.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444. Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at  crimestoppersqld.com.au. Quote this reference number: QP2502002367

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