September 11, 2025

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Incident Overview
A serious pedestrian crash occurred in Albany, Western Australia, on Tuesday afternoon, September 9, 2025. At just after 2:00 pm, an elderly woman in her 80s was struck by a van while crossing Albany Highway on a zebra crossing. She was using a mobility scooter at the time. Witnesses reported seeing her knocked from the scooter and briefly trapped beneath the vehicle. Emergency crews freed her before she was transported to Albany Hospital with serious injuries.

“One witness said they saw a lady in a mobility scooter on the zebra crossing when she was struck by a mini-van and knocked off her scooter.” — Eyewitness account

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 (just after 2:00 pm)
  • Location: Albany Highway, pedestrian crossing, Albany, Western Australia

Vehicles Involved

  • Mini-van (struck pedestrian on Albany Highway crossing)
  • Mobility scooter (used by pedestrian)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • No fatalities reported.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • Woman in her 80s, pedestrian using mobility scooter, sustained serious injuries, transported to Albany Hospital.
  • No Injuries:
    • Van driver uninjured.

Emergency Response

  • Firefighters and paramedics freed the woman by stabilising the van with wooden blocks and lifting it to remove her foot.
  • The injured woman was transported to Albany Hospital after initially losing consciousness at the scene.
  • Police redirected traffic and established an investigation at the crash site.

“They said the woman, who apparently lost consciousness, was lying prone on the ground with her mobility scooter on its side with her foot wedged inside the bumper of the van.” — Witness at the scene

Police Investigation
WA Police are examining:

  • The circumstances leading to the van striking a pedestrian on a marked zebra crossing.
  • Whether driver behaviour, visibility, or traffic conditions contributed to the incident.
  • Eyewitness accounts from people in nearby cafes and CCTV footage from the area.

Community Impact
The crash, witnessed by several bystanders in nearby cafes, has caused distress in Albany’s community. The incident underscores ongoing concerns for pedestrian and mobility scooter safety on main roads in regional towns.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage to contact:

  • Crime Stoppers WA: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at [www.crimestopperswa.com.au](https://www.crimestopperswa.com.au)
  • Witness Reporting: Contact WA Police directly or at the nearest police station.