The Road Safety Commissioner is urging motorcyclists to consider the risks after three riders died on WA roads over the Christmas period.
A 27-year-old man died when his red Kawasaki motorcycle collided with a white Toyota Hilux at the intersection of Leslie Road and Stirling Highway in North Fremantle about 9.15pm on Christmas Day.
He suffered critical injuries and was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital but could not be saved.
On Boxing Day, a 21-year-old man lost his life after losing control near a roundabout on Thomas Road in Casuarina around 2.30am.
He died at the scene.
A third motorcyclist was killed in Denmark on Christmas Eve when his bike and a white Toyota van collided on the South Coast Highway around 5.45pm.
The 55-year-old male rider tragically died at the scene.
So far this year, 36 motorbike riders have been killed on WA roads.
Road Safety Commissioner Adrian Warner said that number is far too many with motorcyclists 27 times more likely to die in a crash compared to being in a car.
“27 times. It’s a serious, serious risk you take.
“You might be the best rider in the world, but it doesn’t protect you when you’re in a crash.”
Mr Warner said riding a motorcycle is a dangerous choice.
“If you crash on a motorcycle there is very little to protect you. And the risk is magnified on high speed roads,” he said.
WA’s road toll currently stands at 152 for 2023.
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