Tragedy as 9-year-old killed after she was thrown off a quad bike her dad was driving near Perth

Tragedy as 9-year-old killed after she was thrown off a quad bike her dad was driving near Perth Layla Lupica killed in quad bike tragedy Family hopes her death won’t be in vain WA government will review regulations By Kylie Stevens For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:02 EDT, 24 July 2023 | Updated: 01:30 EDT, 24 July 2023 e-mail View comments The grieving family of a little girl tragically killed in a horror quad bike accident have spoken out. Layla Lupica, 9, was a passenger on a quad bike being driven by her dad along a popular trail in Langford Park at Jarrahdale, south-east of Perth when the vehicle rolled. Layla was thrown from the quad bike and died at the scene, despite desperate attempts to revive her.

Her dad, 34, was taken to hospital with minor injuries. As the Western Australian government vowed to review quad bike regulations, Layla’s grandfather Mike Rapaic broke his silence in the hope others will learn from the tragedy. Layla Lupica (pictured) died in a tragic quad bike accident south-east of Perth on Saturday ‘There could be no greater sadness than the passing of a young child who had no choice whether they lived or died,’ Mr Rapaic said in a statement.

‘I hope this misfortunate incident is not a death in vain’. WA Premier Roger Cook also issued a desperate plea. ‘I just think it’s a dreadful tragedy, and it must’ve been horrible for those who were on the scene and horrible for the family, and my heart goes out to them,’ he told reporters ‘This is a dreadfully tragic set of circumstances.

‘ The state government will now review quad bike regulations. ‘Quad bikes and other forms of off-road vehicles are great adventure apparatuses, but they need to be treated with a great deal of respect and care,’ Mr Cook said. Police investigating the quad bike tragedy returned to the scene (pictured) on Sunday The tragedy unfolded at Langford Park (pictured), a popular weekend spot for families Police returned to the scene of the tragedy on Sunday with drones to try to piece together how the rollover happened.

No charges have been laid at this early stage. It could be months before police work out how the quad bike ride went so horribly wrong. Langford Park is a popular weekend spot for mountain and quad bike riders, along with hikers.

Other park visitors were shocked to learn about the tragedy. It could be months before police (pictured at the scene) work out how the tragedy unfolded ‘It’s horrendous . .

. you know, people come out to have quality family time and something like this happens, and it breaks people’s hearts,’ one woman told reporters. Layla is the ninth person to die in a quad bike accident this year and comes just weeks after a four-year-old girl were killed on a rural property in south-west Queensland .

Investigators urge park visitors who saw the quad bike in lead up to the rollover to come forward. Share or comment on this article: Tragedy as 9-year-old killed after she was thrown off a quad bike her dad was driving near Perth e-mail Add comment Comments 0 Share what you think No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards.

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