February 10, 2026

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Incident Overview
A resident has died after a car left Alexander Road in Rivervale, Perth, and crashed through the wall of a home late Friday night. A 53-year-old woman inside the house was critically injured and pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was arrested and is assisting police as Major Crash investigators examine the circumstances.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, 7 February 2026 (11:40pm)
  • Location: Alexander Road, Rivervale, WA

Vehicles Involved

  • Yellow Ford Falcon sedan that left Alexander Road and struck a residential property, coming to rest partially inside the home.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 53-year-old woman, Rivervale home resident (inside the house at the time), pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Injuries:
    • No other injuries reported; the 36-year-old male driver and a 43-year-old male passenger were not injured.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended shortly after the crash and located the injured resident inside the home.
  • The woman was pronounced dead at the scene; no hospital transport was reported for those in the vehicle.
  • Road closure or traffic diversion information was not provided.

Police Investigation
Major Crash investigators are examining the scene to determine how the Ford Falcon left the roadway and struck the home. The driver was arrested and is assisting police with inquiries.

  • Charges laid, if any, have not been announced.
  • Court appearances have not been announced.

Community Impact
The crash has resulted in the death of a resident and significant damage to a Rivervale home, impacting occupants and neighbours in the area.

Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone with information, including dash-cam or mobile phone footage from the area around the time of the crash, to come forward.

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