A 55-year-old man has died after his motorcycle hit a semi-trailer in Rockingham yesterday afternoon.
The man was travelling along Ennis Avenue on a Kawasaki motorcycle around 1.45pm on Tuesday, January 10.
After turning onto Dixon Road the motorcycle struck the rear of a Holden Jackaroo in the right lane of Dixon Road, before subsequently hitting a supermarket semi-trailer in the left lane.
Police shut down Dixon Road eastbound at Ennis Avenue while emergency services attended to the scene.
The rider received critical injuries as a result of the crash and tragically died at the scene.
Major Crash Investigators urge anyone who saw the crash or has dash cam footage of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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