Fatal Collision With A Cow Ends The Life Of A 27-Year-Old Father-To-Be
Jofarn Tapim, a 27-year-old father-to-be from Sarina, sadly lost his life on the morning of October 27 following a collision between his motorcycle and a cow in Glenella.
Police responded to reports shortly before 2am of a motorcycle collision with a cow on Sugarshed Road near Glenella Connection Road in Glenella.
He was rushed to Mackay Base Hospital in critical condition but sadly passed away shortly after.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the motorcycle was attempting to overtake another vehicle when it collided with the cow in the oncoming lane.
The Forensic Crash Unit is currently looking into the details surrounding the incident.
Jofarn’s family have started a GoFundMe page to help with funeral service costs. A friend posted on the page saying that Jofarn had been riding home from a friend's place when the tragic accident occurred.
Earlier that day, members of the public had reported seeing unfenced livestock roaming the road and had posted to warn others on Facebook community pages. It has led to a debate on whether there needs to be more accountability placed on the owners of livestock who fail to keep animals sufficiently contained in a paddock.
46-Year-Old Motorcyclist Rear-Ended By Truck On Peak Downs Highway
A 46-year-old motorcyclist has lost his life following a collision with a truck on the Peak Downs Highway in Strathfield, just inland from Mackay, on October 28.
The crash occurred around 8.30am, when a white side-tipping truck turning onto the highway rear-ended the motorcyclist.
Despite efforts from Emergency services, the motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The truck driver, who was not physically injured, remained on site following the incident.
Police are appealing for anyone who has information or dashcam footage that can assist investigations, to contact police.
The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit has launched an investigation into the crash and is actively seeking information from the public.
Two Truck Drivers Killed In Bloomsbury Head-On Collision
On October 28, two truck drivers, aged 38 and 59, were killed when their cane trucks collided head-on on private property near the Bruce Highway in Bloomsbury. Both men died at the scene.
These tragic incidents have led to four lives lost over just three days in the Mackay region.
Jofarn Tapim, a 27-year-old from Sarina, tragically lost his life on October 27 after his motorcycle collided with a cow in Glenella. Tapim and his partner, Phoebe, were expecting their first child. Photo supplied
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