Elderly man dies after falling off electric tricycle in Safety Bay

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An 82-year-old man has died after falling off his electric tricycle in Safety Bay.

The man was riding in a southerly direction along Royal Road between 3pm and 3.15pm on Saturday, October 21 when he fell and hit his head on the ground at the Safety Bay Road intersection.

He suffered critical head injuries and was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital where he later died.

Investigators urge anyone with information relating to this incident, or who saw the man riding the tricycle in the area prior to the crash, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au.

Dash-cam or mobile phone vision relating to this crash can be uploaded directly to investigators via this link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/seriouscrashsafetybay

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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