June 12, 2025

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Incident Overview

A serious motorbike crash occurred on Saturday, June 11, 2025, at approximately 6:00 pm at the intersection of Southern River Road and Gay Street, in Southern River, Perth’s east.

The collision involved a black Yamaha motorcycle and a silver Honda Civic, resulting in the injury of the motorcyclist, a 29-year-old man, who was taken to Royal Perth Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the car, a 23-year-old woman, was unharmed and not physically injured.

Western Australia Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

“A motorbike rider has been seriously hurt in a crash that closed a busy intersection.”
— 7NEWS report

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, June 11, 2025 (approximately 6:00 pm).
  • Location: Intersection of Southern River Road and Gay Street, Southern River, Perth, Western Australia — a major arterial road in the eastern suburbs.

Vehicles Involved

  • A black Yamaha motorcycle, ridden by a 29-year-old man who suffered serious injuries.
  • A silver Honda Civic, driven by a 23-year-old woman who was not injured.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Serious Injuries:
    • The motorbike rider sustained critical injuries and was taken to Royal Perth Hospital.
  • No Injuries:
    • The Honda Civic driver was unharmed and did not require hospitalization.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics from St John WA responded swiftly to reports of a serious collision involving a motorbike and a car.
  • The rider was stabilised and transported to hospital for urgent care.

“The sedan driver… was not injured.”
— Police statement

Police Investigation

WA Police are examining:

  • The sequence of events leading to the collision between the motorbike and car at the Southern River Road and Gay Street intersection.
  • Road conditions, visibility, and potential contributing factors such as speed, distraction, or mechanical failure.
  • Dashcam or CCTV footage from the Southern River area around 6:00 pm on June 11, 2025.

Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information or video evidence to contact Crime Stoppers or submit details via Policelink.

Community Impact

This incident has caused significant disruption at a busy intersection in Perth’s eastern suburbs, reinforcing the need for caution among drivers and motorcyclists. It also highlights the importance of road safety awareness, particularly during evening hours when traffic is heavy.

Appeal for Information

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV footage of the Southern River Road and Gay Street intersection around 6:00 pm on June 11, 2025 is urged to contact authorities:

  • Crime Stoppers WA: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
  • Witness Reporting: Contact WA Police directly via local station or through the official website.