Coleraine motorcyclist dies, passenger seriously injured in Moutajup collision
A 53-year-old motorcyclist died and his passenger suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash south of the Grampians at the weekend.
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A motorcyclist has died after a crash south of the Grampians at the weekend.
Police believe a car and motorbike collided at the intersection of Mill Rd and Taylors Rd in Moutajup about 4.30pm on Saturday.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 53-year-old man from Coleraine, died at the scene and his passenger was flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the vehicle, a 20-year-old Lake Mundi man, was not injured.
He stopped at the scene, was interviewed by detectives, and has been released pending further inquiries.
Anyone with footage or information was urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
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