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Karnup: officers investigating overnight motorbike accident after man hits deer on Kwinana Fwy

Vanessa SchmittWeekend Kwinana Courier

TRAFFIC Enforcement Group officers are investigating a serious crash involving a deer, which occurred on Kwinana Freeway, Karnup this morning .

The male rider of a blue Honda motorcycle was travelling north near Karnup Road about 1am when he collided with a deer that was on the road.

The rider suffered serious injuries including a broken arm and leg, and severe road rash.

He was taken to Royal Perth Hospital. The deer was killed.

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Police are investigating whether speed was a factor in the crash

The 31-year-man from Kiara will be charged with no authority to drive and will appear in court at a later date.