Witnesses Sought After Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Bridgeman Downs

Police are appealing for witnesses to a tragic motorcycle accident in Bridgeman Downs that claimed the life of a young Arana Hills man.



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The incident occurred at approximately 3:20 p.m. on Bridgeman Road on 19 January 2025.

The 25-year-old rider, Matt Salty, was travelling north when his motorcycle collided with a tree. He was thrown from the bike and, despite the efforts of emergency services, died at the scene.

Investigators are working to piece together the circumstances that led to the crash and are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

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A police spokesperson emphasised that even seemingly insignificant details could prove vital to the investigation and encouraged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

Mr Salty’s death has shocked the local community, with friends expressing their grief online and creating a roadside memorial at the scene. A planned memorial ride has been postponed.



Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Published Date 27-Jan-2025

Paramedics Hospitalised in Ambulance Crash at Bridgeman Downs

Two paramedics and one civilian were hospitalised after a car collided with an ambulance at the intersection of Albany Creek Rd and Beckett Rd in Bridgeman Downs on Tuesday morning, causing the emergency vehicle to flip onto its side.



The crash occurred at 7:36 AM when a Queensland Ambulance Service vehicle, responding to a code one emergency, was struck by a car.

Two paramedics sustained shoulder injuries in the rollover. They were transported to St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital in stable condition.

The occupant of the other vehicle involved suffered shoulder and knee pain and was also taken to St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital in stable condition.

The collision temporarily blocked a lane at the intersection of Bridgeman and Graham Roads.



Emergency crews have since removed the overturned ambulance from the scene, and all lanes are now open to traffic.

Published 22-October-2024