Elderly Postal Worker Killed After Cars Crash Into Office Building at Mitchell Freeway Exit – West Perth, WA – 27 October 2025

Incident Overview
A 74-year-old StarTrack postal worker has died following a shocking crash that sent two vehicles through an office building and into an underground carpark in West Perth on Monday morning, October 27, 2025.

The crash occurred around 6:40 am at the intersection of the Mitchell Freeway off-ramp and Hay Street, involving a Hyundai Tucson and an Isuzu D-Max.

The female driver of the Hyundai, a long-serving StarTrack employee, sustained critical injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The other driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered minor injuries and was transported to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment.

The impact caused both vehicles to plough through the front of a commercial building before falling partially into its underground carpark. Specialist fire crews stabilised the scene to prevent further collapse while cranes were brought in to remove the vehicles.

“It is a complex situation when vehicles leave the road and impact other structures so this is going to be a drawn out process.” — Incident Controller Gareth Deeg, DFES

Location and Time

• Crash Date: Monday, October 27, 2025 (approximately 6:40 am)
• Location: Intersection of Mitchell Freeway off-ramp and Hay Street, West Perth, Western Australia

Vehicles Involved

• Hyundai Tucson — driven by a 74-year-old female StarTrack employee (fatal)
• Isuzu D-Max — driven by a 38-year-old man (minor injuries)

Injuries/Fatalities

• Fatality:
  • 74-year-old female driver — sustained critical injuries and died at the scene.
• Other Injuries:
  • 38-year-old male driver — treated for minor injuries at Royal Perth Hospital.
• No Building Casualties:
  • No occupants inside the office building were injured, though workers were evacuated as a precaution.

Emergency Response

• Emergency services arrived at the crash site shortly after 6:40 am.
• Fire and Rescue teams stabilised both vehicles that had crashed through the building façade and into the carpark below.
• Specialist structural engineers conducted safety inspections while cranes were used to recover the wreckage.
• Hay Street was closed westbound at George Street for several hours, reopening at 12:30 pm once the scene was cleared.

“Fire crews, including specialist teams, were called in to hold the two vehicles in place until they could be hauled out with a crane.” — 7NEWS Perth

Police Investigation
The Major Crash Investigation Section (WA Police) is investigating:

• The circumstances leading to the collision at the Mitchell Freeway off-ramp.
• Whether road design, speed, or medical factors contributed to the crash.
• Eyewitness accounts and dashcam footage from vehicles travelling near the Hay Street and George Street intersection between 6:30 am and 6:50 am.

“Major Crash detectives are investigating and have appealed for witnesses to come forward to Crime Stoppers with information or dashcam footage.” — WA Police

Community Impact
The death of the StarTrack employee has devastated colleagues and drawn condolences from Australia Post, which owns the freight carrier. The company expressed deep sadness and is supporting the worker’s family and team.

“We are focused on supporting her family and workmates, and our thoughts and condolences are with them at this difficult time.” — Australia Post

The crash disrupted morning traffic across West Perth, with authorities urging motorists to avoid the area during the recovery operation. Structural assessments were completed later in the day to confirm the building’s integrity.

Appeal for Information
WA Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact:

• Crime Stoppers WA: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at [www.crimestopperswa.com.au](https://www.crimestopperswa.com.au)
• Major Crash Investigation Section: Contact WA Police directly with information or footage.