Media release

Fatal Crash – Stuart Highway – Virginia

Police

The road toll has risen to 12 following a crash on the Stuart Highway this morning.

The crash happened at the corner of Virginia Road about 6.15am.

The 50-year-old rider died at the scene. The 25-year-old driver of the Subaru was uninjured, but was taken to hospital for shock.

Police are investigating the crash.

The road toll was 14 at the same time last year.