A 56-YEAR-OLD man has been killed while unloading several horses from a large vehicle in Western Australia's southwest.
It is believed the man was crushed when the door ramp dropped on top of him at a property in Uduc, near Harvey, yesterday.
WorkSafe inspectors are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
A MOTORCYCLIST has died in a crash in Gidgegannup, 40 kilometres north-east of Perth, this morning.
Police say the 60-year-old male rider from Winthrop lost control of his Suzuki motorbike and hit a tree on Berry Rd, near Toodyay Rd, at 8.35am.
Police and members of the group he was riding with provided CPR, but he was declared dead at the scene.
Major Crash officers will investigate.
Head-on crash
FIVE people have been injured after two Holden Commodores crashed head-on in Hovea, east of Perth, early this morning.
The accident happened on Great Eastern Hwy shortly after 1am near the intersection of Mons Rd.
A 42-year-old driver of one Commodore was airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital with serious injuries. His two 18-year-old female passengers were also injured.
The 31-year-old male driver of the other Commodore was taken to Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital.
His 32-year-old male passenger was also seriously injured.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A man has been killed after being hit by two freight trains in Bibra Lake. Picture: Gary Merrin Source: PerthNow
A 20-YEAR-OLD man was killed after being hit by two separate freight trains in Bibra Lake this morning.
The tragedy happened just before 7.30am when the man was hit by a west-bound freight train near North Lake Road and remained on the tracks.
A short time later, it's believed a train driver travelling in the opposite direction spotted the man but could not brake in time.
A police spokeswoman said there was no indication the victim, from Yangebup, had committed suicide.
The death is now subject to a Coronial investigation.
A SUPREME Court jury has been told a man shot four times in his home last year was killed with a hunting weapon designed to cause "maximum damage".
Bradley Thomas Daniel Auckram, 52, has pleaded not guilty to murdering his stepson Jason Burton in the family's Clarkson home on June 8 last year.
Police allege Mr Burton was shot four times during a midday family argument at the Farren Heights house.
Today, police forensic experts gave evidence describing the blood patterns and ballistics traces found in the house and on Mr Burton's body and clothes.
Firearms examiner Senior Costable Clive Roberts said a 33 calibre action rifle had been fired at Mr Burton.
He said a shot had been fired at the 41-year-old's right bicep, two to his back and one to his head.
Const Roberts said the bullets used were designed for hunting and causing maximum damage to the target.
Const Roberts said the end of the gun could have been as close as 30cm and further than 2m away when the shots were fired.
Another police expert in bloodstain patterns said he estimated one shot was fired at Mr Burton while he was 1.2m from the ground and his head was shot when it was 35cm from the ground.
A video of the search of the house was also shown today.
During their search of the victim's bedroom, boxes, bottles and loose blister packs of prescription medications were found, prescribed by several doctors.
Three laptops, two mp3 players and some documents were also found in Mr Burton's room, but no weapons.
Police also found a machete, baseball bat and hunting knife in the master bedroom of the house.
The trial continues.
