Driver Seriously Injured After Car Rolls and Hits Power Pole Near Train Line – Bentley, Perth WA – 7 November 2025

Incident Overview
A 59-year-old driver has been seriously injured after his Kia Stinger crashed through a give way sign, struck a power pole, and rolled next to railway tracks in Bentley, Perth, on the morning of Friday, November 7, 2025.

The crash occurred at the intersection of John Street and Sevenoaks Street, just before 9:00 am, triggering a major power outage and halting train services in the area.

Moments after the car came to rest near the tracks, a Transperth train passed by — narrowly avoiding the wreckage by only seconds.

“As soon as the car landed over the rail lines, probably about two seconds later, a Transperth train went past.” — Witness Alo Martlo (7NEWS Perth)

The driver was rushed to hospital with serious injuries and remains in a stable condition. Fire crews extinguished a small fire that broke out after the impact, while police and emergency services closed the area for several hours.

Power was cut to dozens of nearby businesses in the Bentley industrial precinct, with outages lasting until late afternoon.

Location and Time

• Crash Date: Friday, November 7, 2025 (just before 9:00 am)
• Location: Intersection of John Street and Sevenoaks Street, Bentley, Perth, Western Australia

Vehicles Involved

• Kia Stinger — driven by a 59-year-old man; collided with a power pole and rolled near railway tracks.
• Transperth train — not directly involved in the collision but narrowly avoided the wreckage seconds after impact.

Injuries/Fatalities

• Serious Injuries:
  • 59-year-old male driver — sustained serious injuries in the rollover; transported to hospital in stable condition.
• No Other Injuries:
  • No train passengers or nearby residents were injured in the incident.

Emergency Response

• WA Police, paramedics, and firefighters attended the scene within minutes of the crash.
• Crews treated the injured driver and extinguished a small fire sparked by falling power lines and vehicle debris.
• Western Power technicians isolated the power grid while firefighters cleared the live wires.
• Rail services between **Victoria Park** and **Cannington Stations** were suspended and replaced by bus services.

“I heard a loud bang, next minute the flicker of the lights happened, power went out, everybody’s rushed out.” — Witness Zac Antrews (7NEWS Perth)

Police Investigation
WA Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash, focusing on:

• Whether **speed** or **driver distraction** contributed to the crash.
• The driver’s approach to the give way sign at the John and Sevenoaks Street intersection.
• Vehicle mechanical inspection results and road surface conditions.
• Timing of train operations and railway safety measures that prevented a collision.

Authorities confirmed that the car narrowly missed causing a catastrophic collision with an oncoming Transperth service.

Community Impact
The crash caused widespread disruption across Bentley’s industrial area, with dozens of businesses losing power and several streets closed for most of the day.

Witnesses described the moment of impact as “explosive,” with sparks and debris showering the nearby footpath and train tracks.

“Seeing the sparks everywhere, it was quite frightening … we had a little fire in the corner of our garden. Lucky enough the neighbour ran over with a fire extinguisher.” — Local Resident (7NEWS Perth)

The crash also comes just a day after another serious incident in Bentley, where a 33-year-old woman was struck by a car while crossing traffic lanes, sustaining serious leg injuries.

Local residents have urged authorities to review intersection safety and rail crossing protocols in the suburb.

Appeal for Information
WA Police have urged anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage to contact:

• Crime Stoppers WA: Call 1800 333 000 or submit information online at [www.crimestopperswa.com.au](https://www.crimestopperswa.com.au).