March 28, 2026

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Incident Overview
A baby has died and three other people were seriously injured after a Toyota Kluger left the road and hit a tree in Perth’s south-east. The crash occurred when the SUV veered off Nicholson Road in Lynwood in the early hours of Saturday.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, 28 March 2026 (3:40am)
  • Location: Nicholson Road, Lynwood, WA

Vehicles Involved

  • Silver Toyota Kluger SUV (ride-share vehicle) that left the carriageway and struck a tree

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • Baby (age not stated), passenger, died later in hospital despite efforts to save them
  • Injuries:
    • Woman, 32, passenger, taken to Fiona Stanley Hospital with serious injuries
    • Child, seven months, passenger, taken to Fiona Stanley Hospital with serious injuries
    • Child, three, passenger, taken to Perth Children’s Hospital with serious injuries
    • Man, 35, driver (ride-share), sustained minor injuries

Emergency Response

  • A major emergency response was triggered after the SUV struck a tree off Nicholson Road.
  • The 32-year-old woman and seven-month-old child were transported to Fiona Stanley Hospital, while the three-year-old child was taken to Perth Children’s Hospital.
  • Any road closures or traffic diversions were not stated.

Police Investigation
Major Crash investigators are examining what caused the vehicle to leave the road. Police are also seeking information about the Toyota Kluger’s movements in the area before the crash.

  • No charges have been announced.
  • No court appearances have been listed.

Community Impact
The fatal crash has affected Perth’s south-east community, with a baby dead and two young children and an adult seriously injured.

Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the crash, or saw the silver Toyota Kluger travelling in the area beforehand, to contact police.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.