URGENT UPDATE: A 40-year-old woman has been charged with dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm after a tragic incident left a 16-year-old boy critically injured in Safety Bay, south of Perth. The incident occurred on Georgetown Drive at approximately 5:30 PM on Tuesday.
According to WA Police, the teenager was riding an unlicensed Yamaha motorcycle with friends when he lost control and crashed into a tree. Eyewitnesses reported that the group of riders, which included four motorcycles, was seen performing wheelies shortly before the accident. Friends of the injured boy revealed that he is currently in a coma following emergency brain surgery at Royal Perth Hospital on Wednesday.
One friend recounted the harrowing moment, stating, “She just started swerving and there’s nothing he could do. He lost control and hit the tree. We were going the speed limit until she came up.” The emotional impact of this incident is profound, as the community rallies around the family of the critically injured teen.
CCTV footage has surfaced, capturing the moments leading up to the crash, further complicating the situation for the driver of the Suzuki Grand Vitara. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding this alarming event.
This incident not only highlights the dangers associated with unlicensed vehicle operation but also raises significant questions about road safety in the area. As the community awaits further updates on the teen’s condition, many are calling for stricter enforcement of traffic laws to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
What happens next? The woman is expected to face court as the investigation unfolds. Authorities are urging anyone with additional information or footage of the incident to come forward.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as we monitor the situation closely.
