Fatal Crash Investigation - Bulgarra

Officers from the Major Crash Investigation Section are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Bulgarra (Karratha) on Thursday, 29 January 2026.

About 4.45pm, an 18-year-old man was riding his red and black CFMOTO motorcycle on Searipple Road, when he lost control of the motorcycle and crashed.

He sustained critical injuries as a result of the crash and was conveyed by ambulance to Karratha Health Campus where he later died from his injuries.

Major Crash investigators are conducting an examination of the scene and are appealing for anyone who saw the crash to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000.

Anyone with dash-cam, or mobile phone vision relating to this crash, can upload the vision directly to investigators via this link:

https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/fatalcrashbu…

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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