Motorcyclist dies in horror South Western Highway crash

Wednesday, 10 April 2024 10:46

By Monique Welhan

PIC: WA Police

A motorcyclist has died in a horror crash along the South Western Highway.

The 61-year-old was riding a red Harley Davidson motorcycle behind a white Toyota Hilux in Darling Downs, near Oakford around 2.40pm on Tuesday, April 9.

An intermediate bulk container then fell from the ute, causing the rider to crash near Rails Crescent.

The man was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital with critical injuries but later died.

The 22-year-old driver of the Hilux was uninjured.

Major Crash investigators are urging anyone with any information relating to this incident, or anyone who witnessed this incident, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online via www.crimestopperswa.com.au   

Dash-cam or mobile phone vision relating to this crash can uploaded directly to investigators via this link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/darlingdownsfatal

 

 

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