The Forensic Crash Unit is appealing for witnesses or relevant dashcam following a fatal traffic crash in Ayr on Tuesday, 3 February.

Investigations indicate that around 3.05pm, an orange Yamaha motorcycle was travelling along Rutherford Street when it collided with the rear of a Kia Sorrento that was turning into a driveway.

The rider of the motorcycle, a 40-year-old man, was transported to Townsville University Hospital with life threatening injuries.

The male rider has died from his injuries this morning..

The 35-year-old female driver of the Kia Sorrento was not physically injured.

Anyone who witnessed or may have relevant dashcam is urged to contact police.

Investigations are ongoing.

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