May 28, 2025

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Incident Overview
An eight-year-old boy has died following a tragic incident in Mount Helena , a northeastern suburb of Perth, Western Australia , on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 , around 4:00 pm .

The boy was a passenger in a vehicle traveling through bushland when he fell from the car and was subsequently struck by the same vehicle . Emergency responders arrived at the scene and transported him to a nearby house before paramedics took him to Midland Hospital , where he was then transferred to Perth Children’s Hospital . Despite medical efforts, the child died from his injuries .

The crash occurred near the intersection of Baldock Road and Whitlam Street , an area surrounded by natural bushland.

Western Australia Premier Roger Cook described the event as “desperately sad” and urged families to remain vigilant around vehicles, especially in informal or off-road settings.

“This is a horrible situation… everyone should take every care possible to look after our little ones.”
— WA Premier Roger Cook

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 (approximately 4:00 pm).
  • Location: Bushland area near the intersection of Baldock Road and Whitlam Street, Mount Helena, Perth, WA.

Vehicle Involved

  • A **vehicle** carrying multiple passengers, including the eight-year-old boy who fell out during travel.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • The **eight-year-old boy** sustained critical injuries after being struck by the vehicle he had fallen from.

Emergency Response

  • First responders on the scene provided immediate treatment before transporting the boy to a nearby residence for further care.
  • Paramedics arrived and took the child to hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries at **Perth Children’s Hospital**.

“He was taken to Midland Hospital before being transferred to Perth Children’s Hospital where he later died.”
— ABC News report

Police Investigation
WA Police are investigating the full circumstances surrounding the incident, focusing on:

  • How and why the boy fell from the vehicle.
  • Road conditions, speed, and whether the vehicle was operating on private land or public roadways.
  • Witness accounts and dashcam footage from nearby properties or vehicles in the area around **4:00 pm on May 27, 2025**.

Major Crash officers have been assigned to lead the inquiry.

Community Impact
This tragedy has sent shockwaves through the local community and across Western Australia. It highlights the importance of child safety around vehicles , particularly in semi-rural or bushland areas where roads may be less structured and children more exposed to risk.

Premier Cook emphasized that even in familiar environments such as driveways or bush tracks, drivers must remain alert and ensure all passengers — especially young children — are properly secured before travel begins.

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant dashcam/CCTV footage of the Baldock Road and Whitlam Street area in Mount Helena around 4:00 pm on May 27, 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.