Tragic Collision Claims Young Motorcyclist

A tragic traffic accident in Kirwan has resulted in the death of a 21-year-old motorcyclist. The fatal crash occurred on Thursday, September 4, when emergency services responded to a collision on Ross River Road involving a black Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle and a red Toyota Landcruiser.

Initial police investigations report that the motorcycle mounted a median strip during the incident and subsequently struck a tree. The young rider was transported to the hospital with serious injuries but unfortunately succumbed to them later.

The driver of the Toyota, a 62-year-old man from Gulliver, was unharmed in the collision. Authorities are currently conducting investigations into the incident, urging anyone with relevant information or dashcam footage to come forward.

The Forensic Crash Unit continues to explore the circumstances surrounding the crash, and members of the public can assist by contacting Policelink or providing anonymous reports through Crime Stoppers.