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Perth Man Critically Injured in Bali Scooter Crash Flown Home – November 4, 2024

29 October 2024 · Western Australia

Published 4 November 2024 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
29 Oct 2024Tuesday
Where
Western Australia
Type
Single-vehicle scooter crash
Injured
1 person
Investigation
No formal police investigation into the circumstances of the scooter crash has been reported.

What happened

Incident Overview

On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, a 21-year-old man from Perth, Western Australia, sustained life-threatening head injuries in a single-vehicle scooter accident while on holiday in Bali, Indonesia. Dylan Brown was rushed to hospital in Denpasar for emergency surgery and later medically evacuated to Australia for ongoing treatment.

Following a successful community fundraising campaign that raised over $135,000, Brown was flown back to Perth and admitted to Royal Perth Hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition.

Location and Time

The accident occurred on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, in Bali, Indonesia. The specific location within Bali was not detailed in available reports.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Type: Scooter
  • Rider: 21-year-old male from Perth, Western Australia

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • None reported.

Injuries

  • 21-year-old male rider (life-threatening head injuries; underwent emergency surgery in Denpasar; transported to Royal Perth Hospital, critical but stable condition)

Community Impact

The incident generated significant community support in Perth, with an online fundraiser raising over $135,000 to cover medical expenses and the cost of emergency medical evacuation. The accident highlights the risks associated with scooter riding in Bali, where unfamiliar road conditions, traffic congestion, and limited riding experience have contributed to serious injuries among Australian tourists.

Emergency Response

Dylan Brown was transported to a hospital in Denpasar, Bali, where he underwent emergency surgery for his head injuries. Following stabilisation and initial treatment, arrangements were made for his medical evacuation to Australia. An online fundraiser was launched to help cover the substantial costs of emergency surgery, ongoing medical care, and the chartered medical flight back to Perth.

Investigation

No formal police investigation into the circumstances of the scooter crash has been reported. The focus has remained on Brown’s medical treatment and recovery rather than determining the cause of the accident.

Appeal for Information

No appeal for witnesses or additional information has been issued in relation to this incident.

If you were involved in a crash in Queensland

  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 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.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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