September 26, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred on Thursday afternoon, September 25, 2025, at the intersection of the Great Southern Highway and Robinson Road in Woodanilling, approximately three hours southeast of Perth. At around 1:30 pm, a Mitsubishi Triton utility collided with a Honda CR-V station wagon. A 12-year-old girl travelling in one of the vehicles died at the scene. Four others sustained serious injuries and were airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital. The driver of the ute suffered only minor injuries and was taken to Katanning Hospital.

“The 12-year-old girl died at the scene.” — WA Police

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 (approximately 1:30 pm)
  • Location: Intersection of Great Southern Highway and Robinson Road, Woodanilling, Western Australia

Vehicles Involved

  • Mitsubishi Triton utility, driver sustained minor injuries, transported to Katanning Hospital
  • Honda CR-V station wagon, carrying multiple occupants including a 12-year-old girl (fatal) and four others (serious injuries)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • 12-year-old girl, declared deceased at the crash scene.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • Four people from the Honda CR-V, all airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital with serious injuries.
  • No Injuries:
    • Driver of Mitsubishi Triton, minor injuries only, transported to Katanning Hospital.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services responded at around 1:30 pm following reports of a two-vehicle crash at the Woodanilling intersection.
  • A 12-year-old girl was confirmed dead at the scene.
  • Four people with serious injuries were airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital.
  • The Triton driver with minor injuries was taken to Katanning Hospital for treatment.

“Four other people were airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital with serious injuries.” — WA Police

Police Investigation
WA Police are examining:

  • The sequence of events leading to the collision between the Mitsubishi Triton and Honda CR-V.
  • Whether speed, road conditions, or driver error were contributing factors.
  • Eyewitness accounts and any dashcam footage from motorists in the Woodanilling area around the time of the crash.

Community Impact
The death of a 12-year-old girl and the serious injuries to four others have deeply affected the Woodanilling and wider Great Southern region communities. The severity of the crash highlights ongoing concerns about major highway safety in regional Western Australia.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage of the Mitsubishi Triton or Honda CR-V before the crash to contact:

  • Crime Stoppers WA: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at [www.crimestopperswa.com.au](https://www.crimestopperswa.com.au)
  • Witness Reporting: Contact WA Police directly or at the nearest station.