May 29, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal crash occurred on Wednesday, May 29, 2025 , at approximately 10:40 pm at the intersection of Canning Highway and Stirling Highway in East Fremantle , Perth.

The incident involved a 31-year-old male e-scooter rider and a white Volvo truck , resulting in the immediate death of the scooter rider. Despite efforts from an off-duty nurse who stopped to assist, the man could not be saved.

The truck driver , a 26-year-old man , was unharmed and is cooperating with police as part of the investigation.

This intersection — a key freight route leading into Fremantle Port — sees over 5,000 trucks and 30,000 vehicles daily , according to road authorities.

“I came out of my car to save his life, but then I saw him — he was badly injured.”
— Off-duty nurse

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2025 (approximately 10:40 pm).
  • Location: Canning Highway and Stirling Highway intersection, East Fremantle, WA — a high-traffic zone near Stirling Bridge.

Vehicles Involved

  • An **e-scooter**, ridden by a 31-year-old man who died at the scene.
  • A **white Volvo truck**, driven by a 26-year-old man who was not injured.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • The 31-year-old male e-scooter rider died at the scene following the collision with the truck.
  • No Injuries:
    • The 26-year-old truck driver was not physically injured and remained at the scene to assist authorities.

Emergency Response

  • Police and paramedics responded quickly to reports of a serious crash involving an e-scooter and truck.
  • An off-duty **aged care nurse** attempted CPR on the injured man until emergency crews arrived, but he was pronounced dead at the site.

“We’re seeing broken bones… internal bleeding, head injuries, brain injuries… injuries that have lasting consequences for our patients.”
— RPH trauma surgeon Dieter Weber

Community Impact
This tragic incident has reignited concerns about e-scooter safety , particularly at high-risk intersections used by large volumes of freight and commuter traffic.

Dr. Dieter Weber, a trauma surgeon at Royal Perth Hospital , noted a significant rise in severe injuries from scooter crashes over recent years, with one seriously injured rider presenting every day at the hospital.

The crash occurred at a known freight corridor , prompting renewed calls for improved infrastructure and awareness around shared road use and speed management .

Police Investigation
WA Police’s Major Collision Investigation Unit is investigating:

  • The sequence of events leading to the fatal crash at the Canning and Stirling Highways intersection.
  • Road conditions, visibility, and potential contributing factors such as speed, distraction or impairment.
  • Dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around **10:40 pm on May 29, 2025**.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or local police.

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV footage of the Canning Highway and Stirling Highway intersection in East Fremantle around 10:40 pm on May 29, 2025 , is urged to contact authorities:

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