Paramedics were unable to save a man after his motorbike crashed into a tree on the Newell Highway near Griffith on Tuesday afternoon.
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The 72-year-old man was driving on the Newell Highway in the Beckom area around 1.15pm when his bike crashed into a tree after taking a right-hand bend.
Emergency services attended, however the North Queensland man died at the scene.
Police will continue investigations into the cause of the accident, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or can use their online reporting page.
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