February 25, 2026

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Incident Overview
A high-performance Jaguar driven by Perth obstetrician Rhys Bellinge struck a Honda Jazz in Dalkeith, killing passenger Elizabeth Pearce and seriously injuring Uber driver Muhammad Usman. The court heard the Jaguar was being driven at high speed while the driver was intoxicated, before the impact.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, 15 February 2025
  • Location: Dalkeith, Perth western suburbs, WA

Vehicles Involved

  • High-performance Jaguar sedan driven by Rhys Bellinge
  • Honda Jazz hatchback driven by Uber driver Muhammad Usman, with passenger Elizabeth Pearce

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • Elizabeth Pearce, 24, passenger in the Honda Jazz, died as a result of the crash
  • Injuries:
    • Muhammad Usman, 25 at the time, driver of the Honda Jazz (Uber driver), suffered grievous bodily harm and lasting injuries

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended the crash scene in Dalkeith following the collision.
  • Mr Usman was taken to hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
  • Any road closures or traffic diversions were not detailed in the source material.

Police Investigation
The matter proceeded through the WA courts, with the crash circumstances examined during sentencing in the Supreme Court. The court heard Bellinge drove through suburban streets at speeds of up to 134km/h while drunk, before his Jaguar hit the Honda Jazz.

  • Rhys Bellinge pleaded guilty to manslaughter and dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm, and was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison (eight years for manslaughter and a further two and a half years for dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm).
  • Sentencing was handed down in the WA Supreme Court on Tuesday prior to the article’s publication.

Community Impact
The death of Ms Pearce and the serious injuries to Mr Usman have had an ongoing impact on family and the wider community, with road trauma support advocates noting long-term grief and trauma. The sentence also prompted public debate, including differing views from political leaders and Ms Pearce’s family.

Appeal for Information
Police have not issued a public appeal for information in the source material.

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