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Incident Overview
A 15-year-old boy was found with serious injuries at the scene of a motorbike crash in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, on Saturday, November 2, 2024. However, the motorbike involved was missing when police arrived, leading to an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Location and Time
The incident occurred around 9:20 am at the corner of Kingsmill Street and Davis Street in Victory Heights, Kalgoorlie.
Vehicles Involved
A green and white off-road motorbike was involved in the crash. Police believe the motorbike may have been removed from the scene in a blue sedan.
Crash Description
Details about the crash itself are limited. The 15-year-old boy was found at the scene with a serious head injury, but the motorbike was not present. It is unclear how the crash occurred or if any other vehicles were involved.
Injuries/Fatalities
The 15-year-old boy sustained a serious head injury and was taken to Kalgoorlie Hospital by St John WA paramedics. No fatalities were reported.
Emergency Response
St John WA paramedics responded to the scene and transported the injured boy to Kalgoorlie Hospital. Western Australia Police also attended the scene and commenced an investigation.
Investigation
Western Australia Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and the missing motorbike. They are particularly interested in locating the motorbike and the blue sedan that may have been used to transport it from the scene.
Witnesses/Appeals
Police are urging anyone with information about the crash, the whereabouts of the motorbike, or the blue sedan to contact Crime Stoppers. Information can be provided anonymously.
Community Impact
This incident has raised concerns in the Kalgoorlie community due to the unusual circumstances surrounding the crash and the missing motorbike.
Contributing Factors
The contributing factors to the crash are still under investigation. However, the fact that the motorbike was removed from the scene before police arrived suggests that there may be more to the incident than a simple accident.