Fatal E-bike and e-scooter WA
E-bike rider killed in collision with Transperth bus in Swan View, WA on Monday, 20 April 2026
Published 20 April 2026
Key facts
- Where
- Marlboro Road, Western Australia
What happened
Incident Overview
A Swan View e-bike crash involving a 50-year-old rider and a Transperth bus resulted in the rider’s death on Monday, 20 April 2026. An official WA Police media release said the collision occurred at the intersection of Marlboro Road and Morrison Road at about 6:40 pm. ABC News also reported that the rider sustained critical injuries and died at the scene.
Location and Time
- Crash Date: Monday, 20 April 2026 (6:40 PM)
- Location: Marlboro Road and Morrison Road intersection, Swan View, WA
The official police release placed the collision at about 6:40 pm. An early 7NEWS report used 6:50 pm; the official time is used here.
Crash Circumstances
WA Police said the man was riding an e-bike when it was involved in a collision with the public bus at the intersection. The cited reports do not state the direction in which either party was travelling, describe the point of impact or provide a concluded account of how the collision occurred. They also do not identify the bus driver or any passengers.
Vehicles Involved
- Electric bicycle ridden by a 50-year-old man.
- Transperth public bus.
Injuries/Fatalities
- Fatalities:
- 50-year-old man — e-bike rider, sustained critical injuries and died at the scene.
- Injuries:
- The cited reports did not describe injuries to the bus driver or any passengers.
Emergency Response
- Emergency services attended the intersection following the collision.
- The rider died at the scene; the cited reports do not describe a hospital transport.
- The reports do not detail any road closures or traffic diversions.
Police Investigation
Officers from the WA Police Major Crash Investigation Section investigated the collision. The cited sources do not announce any charges, publish a police incident reference number or make a final finding about responsibility.
Community Impact
ABC News reported that Western Australian Premier Roger Cook extended his sympathies to those affected and described the death as a reminder of the importance of road safety. ABC and 7NEWS also placed the crash within the broader review of eRideable safety laws in Western Australia. That policy context does not establish the cause of this collision.
Appeal for Information
WA Police appealed for witnesses and for anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or mobile-phone footage to come forward. The official release included a dedicated upload link for relevant footage.
- Crime Stoppers WA: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
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- 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
- 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.
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