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Man Killed in Mimegarra Crash – November 25, 2024

25 November 2024 · about 10:55am · Mimegarra, WA

Published 26 November 2024 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
25 Nov 2024Monday, about 10:55am
Where
Mimegarra, WA
Type
Single-vehicle collision with tree
Killed
1 personOne driver, age unknown
Investigation
Western Australia Police, Major CrashWestern Australia Police Major Crash officers are leading the investigation into the circumstances of the collision.

What happened

Incident Overview

A man died on Monday, November 25, 2024, after his SUV left Meadows Road in Mimegarra, Western Australia, and collided with a tree. The crash occurred around 10:55 am approximately 140 kilometres north of Perth. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Western Australia Police Major Crash officers attended and immediately began investigating the circumstances of the collision.

Location and Time

The crash occurred on Meadows Road in Mimegarra, Western Australia (approximately 140 kilometres north of Perth, east of Indian Ocean Drive), at around 10:55 am on Monday morning.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Make/Model: Sports utility vehicle (SUV) – make and model not specified
  • Direction: eastbound on Meadows Road
  • Driver: age not yet released (deceased at scene)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • Driver of the SUV (age not yet released, deceased at scene)

Injuries

  • None reported.

Community Impact

This fatal crash has contributed to Western Australia’s road toll, which stands at 163 fatalities for the year to date. The incident underscores the serious consequences of road collisions and the importance of road safety awareness.

Emergency Response

Emergency services were called to the scene immediately following the crash. Despite the rapid response of first responders, the driver could not be saved and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigation

Western Australia Police Major Crash officers are leading the investigation into the circumstances of the collision. Investigators are examining the scene, the vehicle, and gathering available evidence to determine the cause of the crash.

The contributing factors remain under investigation. Potential factors being considered include speed, driver fatigue, distraction, road conditions, and the possibility of a medical episode or vehicle malfunction. Police are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage of the incident or the events leading up to it to come forward.

Appeal for Information

Western Australia Police are appealing for anyone with information about the crash, or anyone who may have dashcam footage of the incident or the events leading up to it, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit information online at crimestopperswa.com.au.

Source
Crime Stoppers on: 1800 333 000

If you were involved in a crash in Queensland

  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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