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Horse float rollover crash in Ellenbrook, WA on Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Ellenbrook, Western Australia

Published 12 May 2026

Key facts

Where
Ellenbrook, Western Australia

What happened

Incident Overview

A red MG and a Ford Ranger towing a horse float collided at Ellenbrook on 12 May 2026. A passenger later died and a woman was charged.

Location and Time

The incident occurred at Main Street and The Promenade at about 9.15am.

Person Who Died

A 36-year-old man who was a passenger in the MG was taken to Royal Perth Hospital with critical injuries and later died.

Other Injuries

The Ford Ranger driver was seriously injured. The two horses in the float were reported unharmed.

Emergency Response

Emergency crews managed the overturned float, captured one horse and rescued the other.

Charges

Police charged the 34-year-old MG driver with manslaughter, dangerous driving causing bodily harm, driving with a suspended licence and driving with prescribed illicit drugs in her system.

Legal Status

The charges are allegations to be determined by a court. The accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Further Reporting

7News report on the death and charges

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Source

7News initial report

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