A sixteen year old male has died as a result of a single quad bike crash on Minnies Road at Wynyard.

Police were contacted yesterday afternoon after the rider could not be located by family members. A search then located the male down an embankment in the early hours of this morning.

This incident is currently being investigated by Western Crash Investigation Services. Minnies Road and Smith Road Wynyard is currently closed while emergency services are at the scene. People are asked to avoid the area until police have finalised their investigations.

Anyone with any information relating to a red Honda quad bike in the area after 4pm on the 18th of October 2023 is asked to contact police on 131444 or via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestopperstas.com.au.