A motorcycle rider has died in a horror crash involving a cow.<\/p>\n
The motorcycle was reported to have struck cattle at the intersection of the Burnett Hwy and Bruce Hwy at Gracemere, near Rockhampton<\/a>, about 3.30am on Thursday.<\/p>\n The 29-year-old rider from Pink Lily sustained life-threatening injuries and died at the scene, Queensland Police Service<\/a> said.<\/p>\n Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Arrow<\/a><\/p>\n The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.<\/p>\n The Burnett Hwy near the Bruce Hwy intersection was closed for hours following the crash, with motorists advised to seek an alternate route.<\/p>\n Police are urging anyone with information or relevant footage to come forward.<\/p>\n Animal collisions are a frequent hazard on Queensland<\/a> roads, particularly in rural areas where livestock such as cattle can wander onto highways.<\/p>\n Insurance data<\/a> shows 23,840 animal collision claims nationwide between July 2024 and June 2025.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Warning after power bank sparks 4WD fire in seconds<\/p>\n 1 min read<\/p>\n