A man has been killed after his speeding motorcycle slammed into a tree in Yangebup overnight.
The crash occurred on Yangebup Road around 9.30pm on Friday night.
Passing motorists tried desperately to save the victim, who is yet to be identified, however he died from his injuries.
He was driving a black and red off-road Honda motorcycle.
Anyone who saw the motorcycle prior to the crash is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Heather McNeill is a Fairfax Media journalist who returned to the big smoke after a reporting stint in the Pilbara.
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