77-Year-Old Woman Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash at Canning Highway Intersection in Como – May 15, 2025

What happened

Incident Overview

A tragic pedestrian crash occurred on Thursday, May 15, 2025 , at approximately 9:40 am at the intersection of Canning Highway and Ryrie Avenue in Como , a southern suburb of Perth, Western Australia .

The incident involved a Nissan X-Trail and a 77-year-old woman , who was struck while crossing at the intersection. Despite emergency efforts, she sustained critical injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene .

The driver of the vehicle , a 58-year-old man , was not physically injured and remained at the location to assist authorities.

A section of Canning Highway was temporarily closed between Preston Street and Thelma Street during emergency response and investigation. Police have since reopened the road.

The WA Police Major Collision Investigation Unit is leading inquiries and has appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

“The pedestrian received critical injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.”
— WA Police statement

• Crash Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 (approximately 9:40 am).
• Location: Intersection of Canning Highway and Ryrie Avenue, Como, Perth, Western Australia.

• A Nissan X-Trail, driven by a 58-year-old man, which struck the pedestrian at the intersection.

• Fatality:
  • The 77-year-old female pedestrian died at the scene after being struck by the Nissan X-Trail.
• No Injuries:
  • The 58-year-old driver of the Nissan was not injured and stopped to provide assistance.

This tragic incident has deeply affected the local community in Como , particularly given the vulnerability of the victim and the nature of the crash occurring at a major highway intersection.

It serves as a sobering reminder of the risks faced by elderly pedestrians and reinforces the need for heightened awareness by drivers at intersections, especially in areas where foot traffic is present.

Emergency Response

• Police and paramedics responded swiftly to the collision report at the busy intersection.
• Despite immediate treatment by emergency crews, the elderly woman could not be saved.

“A 750m stretch of Canning Hwy was closed between Preston St and Thelma St, but has since been reopened.”
— WA Police update

Investigation

The Major Collision Investigation Unit is reviewing:

• The circumstances surrounding the pedestrian strike — including visibility, right-of-way, and speed.
• Dashcam or CCTV footage from Canning Highway around 9:40 am on May 15.
• Witness accounts to help reconstruct the incident.

Authorities are also examining whether any environmental or behavioral factors contributed to the crash.

Appeal for Information

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV footage of the Canning Highway and Ryrie Avenue area around 9:40 am on May 15, 2025 , is urged to contact police:

• Crime Stoppers WA: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
• Witness Reporting: Contact WA Police directly via your local station or submit anonymous tips through the official website.