Teenager Adam Varone, 19, is killed after buggy crashes into a kangaroo - as night drive with friends turns into tragedy

Published: 14:32, 16 June 2026 | Updated: 14:36, 16 June 2026 A teenager has died after the buggy he was riding in crashed into a kangaroo. Adam Varone, 19, was travelling with three friends on a property on Ferguson Road in Beermullah, north of Perth, when the vehicle struck the animal at 7.30pm on Saturday. The Aquinas College graduate was airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital but later died from his injuries.  The driver of the ATV was not injured.  School principal Jen Knox shared the news with the school community on Tuesday, The West Australian reported.     'It is with deep sadness that I share the news that Aquinas College Class of 2024 student Adam Varone passed away yesterday following a tragic all-terrain vehicle accident over the weekend,' she wrote. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with Adam's mother Nikki, father Frank, sister Leah, girlfriend Tatjana, extended family, classmates, friends and all members of the Aquinas community who knew and cared for him. Ms Knox said many had paid their respects to Mr Varone and his family at Mass.  Adam Varone, 19, was travelling with three friends along Ferguson Road in Beermullah, north of Perth , when the vehicle struck the animal at 7.30pm on Saturday  'The large attendance was a reflection of the love, care and support that surrounds Adam and those closest to him during this profoundly difficult time,' she said. 'At times such as these, we are reminded of the strength of the Aquinas community and the brotherhood that exists among our students. 'In the compassion they show one another, the prayers they offer, and the kindness they extend, we see our values lived out in a powerful way. Mr Varone's family said they would donate his organs, a decision Ms Knox said would 'offer hope and life to others amidst unimaginable grief'.  'While words can provide little comfort at a time like this, Adam's final gift will leave a lasting legacy through the lives he will help save,' she said. Heartbroken friends have taken to social media to share their condolences.  'Love you man, not gonna feel the same without your contagious happiness,' one said.  'Going to be a very different world,' a second said.  The Aquinas College graduate was airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital but later died from his injuries  The driver of the ATV was not injured following the crash on Ferguson Road at Beermullah 'Gonna miss ya man, sending all my love,' a third said.  Mr Varone's death comes after his friend and former classmate Nick Campo was killed when the Toyota HiLux he was in crashed in North Lake in July 2024.  The 17-year-old driver was jailed. 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. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy.