Victim named in WA desert rally crash

A MAN killed in a long-distance off-road rally in Western Australia's north west has been named as Ivan Erceg.

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

Emergency services were quick to assist the man, who was believed to be in his early 40s, but he died at the scene.

An Australasian Safari spokeswoman said the remainder of the leg had been cancelled.

The event will resume tomorrow, she said.

The event organisers extended sympathies to Mr Erceg's family, team members and friends.

"Ivan was one of life's huge characters and was loved by the entire Safari family," they said on their Facebook page.

"He was a true competitor who loved his motorbikes and the mateship of competition. He will be sorely missed."

Police have seized the bike and a full investigation of the circumstances surrounding Mr Erceg's death has commenced.

Organisers have also arranged for a pastor and counsellors to be available at the race site.

Tributes flowed 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, Britain, Thailand, South Africa, Botswana, the US, Italy and Germany.

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