A young motorcyclist has died in a crash south-west of Pinjarra.
The 20-year-old, who was riding a Yamaha motorbike, is believed to have stopped in the emergency lane of the Forrest Highway northbound in West Coolup around 10.45pm on Friday, December 29.
At the same time, a white Toyota LandCruiser was being driven north on the same section of the highway about 200 metres south of the intersection with Hill Road.
"A crash involving the two vehicles occurred in the emergency lane," a WA Police spokesperson said.
The rider of the motorcycle died at the scene.
Anyone with information regarding this crash, or who saw the white Toyota LandCruiser or Yamaha motorcycle being driven/ridden in the time leading up to the crash, is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
The death marks the fourth motorcyclist to be killed on WA roads over the Christmas period.
If you or anyone you know has been affected by a road crash, contact Road Trauma Support WA on 1300 004 814
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