Two motorcyclists died following a head-on collision in Wembley, Perth. The incident occurred on Grantham Street, near Pangbourne Street, around 10:50 PM on Thursday.
One male rider sustained critical injuries and died at the scene. The second male rider also sustained critical injuries and died a short time later in hospital.
This incident marks two of five road fatalities recorded in Western Australia within the first 10 days of the new year. Other fatalities include:
- A 56-year-old motorcyclist who died after a collision between his Kawasaki motorbike and a Kia Carnival van at the intersection of Indian Ocean Drive and Yanchep Beach Road.
- A 29-year-old woman who died when her Nissan X-Trail lost control and rolled on Buffalo Road, Leschenault.
- A 39-year-old driver of a Honda Accord sedan who died when his car left the road and impacted a tree in St Ronans, east of Perth.
Legal Action Against Reckless Driving
Separately, three individuals have been charged in connection with a reckless driving incident in Jane Brook in July of the previous year.
Police allege a blue Ford sedan was filmed reversing at speed into a driveway on Huntsman Terrace, colliding with a garage door and causing substantial damage. The driver then reportedly performed a burnout, creating smoke and leaving tire marks on the driveway and roadway. Footage of this incident was subsequently uploaded to social media.
A 20-year-old man from Ballajura faces charges of reckless driving in a confiscation zone and criminal damage. Two other men, aged 22 from Clarkson and 20 from Pearsall, have also been charged with reckless driving in a confiscation zone.
WA Police road policing operations Superintendent Michael Dalla-Costa stated that such behavior is unacceptable, describing it as criminal and dangerous, causing harm to victims and the community. He affirmed that those who drive recklessly, damage property, or endanger lives will be identified and face legal consequences.