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Incident Overview
A 19-year-old passenger died after an all-terrain vehicle collided with a kangaroo on private property at Beermullah on Saturday 13 June 2026. The available reporting says police were investigating. No public official release was located in this source review, so the article records only the contemporaneous facts reported by 7NEWS.
Location and Time
7NEWS reported that the incident occurred at a private property in Beermullah, near Gingin in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt, at about 7.30pm. The report does not identify the property or a police reference number.
People and Vehicles Involved
The vehicle was described as an off-road buggy or all-terrain vehicle. Adam Varone, 19, was reported to be a passenger. The driver was reported to be uninjured. The source does not give the driver’s identity or specify the vehicle’s make or model.
Injuries and Fatalities
7NEWS reported that Mr Varone was flown to Royal Perth Hospital after the incident and later died. No other injury was reported. The available source does not provide further medical detail or a later coroner or police finding.
Emergency Response
The report confirms that Mr Varone was transported by air to hospital. It does not identify the attending emergency services or describe the on-property response, so no further response detail is included here.
Police Investigation
7NEWS reported that a police investigation was ongoing. The source does not establish the full sequence, cause, or legal responsibility for the incident. No charge or court outcome was identified during this review.
Appeal for Information
No public appeal for witnesses, footage or other information was identified in the accessible reporting. Anyone with relevant information can contact WA Police through its usual reporting channels.
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Sources
No separately indexed WA Police release or later court outcome was identified during this source review.