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11-year-old scooter rider killed in Mandurah crash on Sunday, 06 April 2026

Mandurah Terrace, Western Australia

Published 16 April 2026

Key facts

Where
Mandurah Terrace, Western Australia

What happened

Incident Overview
An 11-year-old boy died after he was struck by a car while riding a scooter in Mandurah, south of Perth. He was rushed to hospital but could not be saved. His mother said she does not blame the car driver and thanked a local nurse and bystanders who tried to help.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, 06 April 2026
  • Location: Mandurah Terrace (Mandurah Tce), Mandurah, WA

Vehicles Involved

  • Scooter ridden by an 11-year-old boy
  • Car involved in the collision

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 11-year-old boy, Mandurah, scooter rider — transported to hospital but died from his injuries
  • Injuries:
    • Not reported

Emergency Response

  • A local nurse and members of the public provided assistance at the scene before emergency services transport
  • The child was rushed to hospital, where he later died
  • Road closures and diversions were not reported

Police Investigation
The circumstances of the crash were not detailed in the report and any police investigation status was not provided.

  • Charges laid, if any, were not reported
  • Court appearances were not reported

Community Impact
The death has prompted an outpouring of support, with the boy’s mother publicly thanking those who tried to save him and establishing an online fundraiser to help cover funeral costs.

Appeal for Information
Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact police.

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

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.

General information only, not legal advice.

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