Tributes for rider killed in WA rally

A MAN in his early 40s has been killed in a long-distance off-road rally in Western Australia's north west.

The moto competitor in stage one of the Australasian Safari had an accident at 9.30am (WST) on Wednesday, about 50km east of Minilya.

Emergency services were quick to assist the man, but he died at the scene.

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."

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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