Overview
- Police say a 50-year-old e-bike rider died at the Marlboro and Morrison roads intersection in Swan View after a collision with a Transperth bus.
- Major Crash Investigation Section officers are seeking witnesses and asking for dash-cam or mobile footage through Crime Stoppers.
- Authorities count at least 12 deaths from e-rideable crashes in Western Australia since 2022.
- A government review launched after the death of Perth father Thanh Phan proposed 33 changes, and the state backed all but one, including penalties for retailers who illegally modify devices.
- The WA government has asked federal Transport Minister Catherine King to lead a national crackdown that includes tougher border checks to block overpowered or illegal e-rideables.