A 57-year-old cyclist was left with serious injuries after a head-on collision with an e-scooter rider at Cameron Rocks Reserve in Hamilton, sparking a community-wide appeal for witnesses and a formal charge against a local teenager.
Crash at a Busy Riverwalk
On 7 May 2025, a head-on crash between a bicycle and an e-scooter disrupted the busy Lores Bonney Riverwalk at Cameron Rocks Reserve in Hamilton. Police said the e-scooter had entered the shared path from Kingsford Smith Drive and collided with a cyclist coming the other way.
The cyclist, a Hendra man, was seriously injured and taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. The e-scooter rider left the scene before emergency crews arrived.
Police Launch Investigation and Public Appeal
The Forensic Crash Unit began investigating the next day and called for witnesses or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage from the area to come forward. Police asked the public to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers and quote case number QP2500787041.
As the investigation progressed, police gathered enough evidence to identify a suspect. Witness statements and nearby camera footage played a key role.
Teenager Facing Court
On 10 May, police charged a 19-year-old Zillmere man over the crash. He faces accusations of dangerous operation and failing to meet his duties after an injury crash, and is due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on 24 June.
Police confirmed the teen left the scene without offering help, adding to the seriousness of the charges. The crash has raised concerns among locals who often use the riverwalk.
Community Voices Safety Concerns
The crash has renewed concerns about safety on shared paths for cyclists, pedestrians and e-scooter riders. Locals are calling for better signage, speed limits and awareness along routes like Cameron Rocks Reserve and the Lores Bonney Riverwalk.
Government reports show eight deaths from e-scooter or e-bike incidents in Queensland in 2024, prompting a review of regulations. Meanwhile, locals are focused on urgent safety improvements in areas like Hamilton with busy shared paths.
Published 13-May-2025
