September 11, 2025

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Case Overview
On September 1, 2025, a police officer narrowly avoided being struck at the scene of a serious crash on Great Eastern Highway in Tammin, Western Australia. Emergency services were marking evidence at around 2:30 pm when a Nissan X-Trail SUV allegedly swerved to avoid another vehicle, nearly colliding with the officer and a nearby truck. A body-worn camera recorded the officer jumping to safety as the vehicle veered onto the road shoulder.

“I just about got collected, you just about got collected and we’re here because a car has … crashed.” — Attending police officer

Court Details

  • Hearing Date: To be confirmed
  • Court: Magistrates Court of Western Australia
  • Defendant: 18-year-old male from Atwell
  • Status: Charged, awaiting court appearance

Charges

  • Dangerous driving

Background to Offence

  • At approximately 2:30 pm on Great Eastern Highway at Tammin, emergency services were investigating a crash scene.
  • A Nissan X-Trail SUV approached despite emergency lights being active and failed to slow to 40 km/h as required under WA’s “slow down, move over” law.
  • The driver allegedly swerved, nearly colliding with another vehicle, a truck, and a police officer on the verge.
  • The officer narrowly avoided impact by jumping to safety. The driver was stopped shortly after.

Community Impact
The incident has reinforced concerns about compliance with Western Australia’s road safety law requiring drivers to slow to 40 km/h when passing stationary emergency vehicles. WA Police reminded motorists that failing to follow this law puts the lives of officers, emergency responders, and other road users at risk.

Next Steps
The 18-year-old Atwell man has been charged with dangerous driving and will appear in court at a date yet to be determined.