A motorcycle competitor at the Australian Safari. Picture: Sabine Albers (file image) Source: PerthNow
AN off-road motorcycle rider has has died from injuries after a crash in a long-distance off-road rally in Western Australia's north west.
Organisers have tonight named the man as Ivan Erceg. It's believed Mr Erceg was from the Perth suburb of Henley Brook and a regular competitor at the Safari.
Mr Erceg was competing in the Australasian Safari when he had an accident at about 9.30am this morning, about 50km east of Minilya Roadhouse near Carnarvon.
Emergency services were quick to assist the man, but he died at the scene as a result of his injuries.
Australasian Safari event director Justin Hunt paid tribute to Mr Erceg: "We extend our sincerest sympathies to Ivan's family, team members and friends at this time.
"Ivan was one of life's huge characters and was loved by the entire Safari family.
"He was a true competitor who loved his motorbikes and the mateship of competition. He will be sorely missed."
The remainder of today's leg of the Australasian Safari was cancelled but the event will resume tomorrow.
An Australasian Safari spokeswoman said the remainder of the leg had been cancelled and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death had begun.
Organisers had also arranged for a pastor and counsellors to be available at the bivouac, she said.
Police have seized the bike and crash investigators will examine it.
Although the man has not yet been formally identified by police, tributes have been posted on the Australasian Safari's Facebook page.
Kevin O'Bryan wrote: "One of the most respected desert racers Australia wide.''
James Arnold posted: "Condolences... R.I.P. you mad man, will be missed.''
Karlie Conner wrote: "A safari legend who will be missed by all.''
Dozens of tributes have been left on the Australasian Safari Facebook page after a crash that claimed the life of a competitor. Picture: Facebook Source: PerthNow
The WA government sponsors the Australasian Safari through Eventscorp, a division of Tourism WA.
It is an annual off-road rally for four-wheel drives, side by sides, motorbikes and quad bikes.
Considered Australia's toughest motorsport challenge, the event began on September 19 and runs until September 29.
It covers 3000km including Geraldton, the Gascoyne region, the Kennedy Ranges, Carnarvon and Kalbarri.
The extreme motorsport event attracts competitors from countries including China, France, Sweden, UK, Thailand, South Africa, Botswana, US, Italy and Germany.
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