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WA Woman Charged After Safety Bay Dirt Bike Crash Critically Injures Teen

The case moves to court next month with police seeking public footage.

Overview

  • Rockingham Detectives charged a 40-year-old Suzuki Grand Vitara driver with dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, with a court appearance set for October 6 at Rockingham Magistrates Court.
  • WA Police say the collision occurred about 5:30pm Tuesday on Georgetown Drive in Safety Bay during a ride involving unregistered motorcycles.
  • A 16-year-old rider lost control and crashed and remains in a critical condition at Royal Perth Hospital, with friends saying he underwent brain surgery.
  • CCTV captured the teenagers riding, and witnesses reported wheelies, while locals described frequent dangerous riding in the area.
  • Police urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers, and the Police Commissioner cautioned against drivers taking matters into their own hands.