Investigation underway into Gold Coast dirt bike crash after teen killed, another injured

Police are trying to determine how a 14-year-old boy died and a 17-year-old was critically injured after the pair collided on their dirt bikes.

The crash occurred about 11.30am near Azure Way in Coomera on the Gold Coast.

It is believed a third boy was riding with the pair, however he was not injured.

Police said the crash appeared to be a tragic accident.

The 14-year-old boy died at the scene, while the 17-year-old victim was airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition.

"He had sustained a head injury, also a pelvic injury, also lower limb injuries, all of which result in a critically injured patient," a Queensland Ambulance spokesperson said.

The spokesman said the crash appeared to have occurred on a small hill.

"We believe [they ran] into each other. It is just a tragic accident between two mates doing something they love," Senior Sergeant Marc Kimber told reporters earlier today.

Local resident David Le Noel told 9NEWS there had been complaints made to the police previously about dirt bike riding in the area.

A report is now being prepared for the coroner.