Officers from the Major Crash Investigation Section have charged a man in relation to a serious crash that occurred in East Rockingham on Sunday, 2 August 2026.
About 7.00pm, a motorcycle travelling south on Patterson Road and a white Toyota RAV4 turning right from Patterson Road onto Ennis Avenue were involved in a collision at the intersection.
It will be alleged the 23-year-old male rider of the motorcycle failed to stop at the red traffic control signal.
The 23-year-old male rider of the motorcycle sustained serious injuries and was conveyed to Royal Perth Hospital for medical treatment.
The 27-year-old male passenger of the motorcycle sustained life-threatening injuries and was conveyed by St John WA to Royal Perth Hospital.
The 32-year-old female driver of the Toyota was not injured, and a young child sustained minor injuries.
The 23-year-old Rockingham man has been charged with:
1 x Dangerous Driving Causing Grievous Bodily Harm - in circumstances of aggravation
1 x No authority to Drive
He is due to appear in Rockingham Magistrates Court today, Monday, 3 August 2026.
Major Crash investigators are continuing to appeal for anyone who witnessed the incident, or has information relating to the incident, to report to Crime Stoppers via www.crimestopperswa.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000.
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/seriouscrasheastrockingham020826
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