Motorcyclist killed in Tonkin Highway multi-vehicle crash in Bayswater, WA on Monday, 13 April 2026

What happened

Incident Overview
A 58-year-old motorcyclist has died following a multi-vehicle crash on Tonkin Highway in Perths east. Police said the rider was critically injured in a collision involving four other vehicles and died at the scene.

Location and Time

• Crash Date: Monday, 13 April 2026 (just after 5.30am)
• Location: Tonkin Highway (southbound lanes) near Great Eastern Highway, Bayswater, WA

Vehicles Involved

• Motorcycle (ridden by a 58-year-old man)
• Four other vehicles (types not specified)

Injuries/Fatalities

• Fatalities:
  • 58-year-old man, Bayswater motorcyclist/rider; died at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash
• Injuries:
  • Not reported

Emergency Response

• Emergency services attended the crash scene and remained on site for several hours.
• The rider died at the scene; no hospital transport was reported for him.
• Tonkin Highway was closed near Great Eastern Highway, with morning commuters directed via on- and off-ramps; the scene was cleared about 11am, with southbound traffic backed up more than 3.5km to Collier Road.

Police Investigation
Major Crash investigators are examining the circumstances of the collision.

• No charges have been announced.
• No court appearances have been announced.

Community Impact
The crash caused major disruption to morning traffic, with Tonkin Highway closed for hours and lengthy southbound delays reported after the road reopened.

Appeal for Information
Major Crash investigators have appealed for witnesses, or anyone with information about the crash, to come forward.

• Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
• Policelink: Call 131 444.