March 15, 2025

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Incident Overview
A tragic rollover crash in Pinjar , a rural area north of Perth, Western Australia, has claimed the life of an 18-year-old passenger, Seb Foufas , on Friday, March 14, 2025 . The incident occurred at approximately 10:45 pm when an Isuzu ute rolled in the mudflats adjacent to Old Yanchep Road . Foufas suffered critical injuries and died at the scene.

A 19-year-old man from Neergabby has been charged with dangerous driving occasioning death and is scheduled to appear before the Joondalup Magistrates Court on April 16, 2025 . Tributes have poured in for Foufas, described as “too good of a person to leave this Earth this early,” while authorities express frustration over the rising road toll in Western Australia.

The crash is part of a devastating weekend that saw five lives lost across multiple incidents, prompting Acting Road Police Commander Mike Peters to issue an impassioned plea for safer driving practices.

Location and Time
The crash occurred in the mudflats next to Old Yanchep Road in Pinjar , a rural area north of Perth, at approximately 10:45 pm on Friday, March 14, 2025 . The remote location and nighttime conditions may have contributed to the severity of the crash.

Vehicles Involved

  • An **Isuzu ute**, which rolled in the mudflats during the crash.

The vehicle sustained significant damage, requiring emergency services to secure the scene and conduct a thorough investigation.

Crash Description
Emergency services were called to the scene after reports of the rollover crash in the mudflats. Witnesses described the chaos as responders worked to assist the occupants of the Isuzu ute.

Seb Foufas, an 18-year-old passenger, suffered critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was arrested and later charged with dangerous driving occasioning death . Authorities are investigating whether speed, distraction, or other factors contributed to the crash.

Due to the off-road nature of the incident, Foufas’ death is unlikely to be counted as part of WA’s official road toll. However, Acting Road Police Commander Mike Peters emphasized that this does not diminish the tragedy’s impact on the community, responding officers, and the victim’s family.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Seb Foufas, 18, died at the scene from critical injuries sustained in the crash.
  • The 19-year-old driver was uninjured but has been charged with dangerous driving occasioning death.

Emergency Response
Emergency services, including paramedics and police, responded swiftly to the crash site after it was reported. Paramedics attempted to stabilize Foufas, but he succumbed to his injuries. Police secured the area and conducted an initial investigation, documenting evidence such as vehicle damage, skid marks, and road conditions.

The Forensic Crash Unit attended the scene to gather further evidence and interview witnesses. The driver was taken into custody and later charged.

Community Impact
The death of Seb Foufas has left the community deeply saddened, with friends and family describing him as a kind and talented young mechanic who did not deserve to die so young. Tributes poured in over the weekend, highlighting the profound loss felt by those who knew him.

The crash is part of a tragic weekend in WA, with five lives lost across multiple incidents. Acting Road Police Commander Mike Peters expressed his frustration and despair, stating that authorities are “at their wits’ end” trying to reduce the state’s rising road toll. He urged drivers to take responsibility for their actions behind the wheel, emphasizing the importance of avoiding behaviors like speeding, drink/drug driving, and phone use.

Investigation
Authorities are conducting a detailed investigation into the crash, focusing on several key areas:

  • The actions of the driver leading up to the rollover, including speed and adherence to road rules.
  • Road and environmental conditions, particularly given the off-road nature of the crash.
  • Potential factors such as distraction, fatigue, or mechanical issues with the vehicle.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward to assist with their inquiries. Additionally, investigators are actively targeting the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviors—speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue, and distraction—as part of broader efforts to address WA’s road safety crisis.

Broader Context: Weekend Carnage on WA Roads
The Pinjar crash is one of several fatal incidents that occurred over the weekend, contributing to the growing road toll in Western Australia:

  • Roebourne: Two teenagers, aged 17 and 16, died after their off-road motorcycle collided with a Holden Colorado on **North West Coastal Highway** near **Cleaverville Road** on Sunday morning.
  • Lesley: Three people—a 26-year-old man, a 27-year-old man, and a 23-year-old woman—died when their Nissan Patrol veered off **Brookton Highway** and struck a tree on Sunday afternoon.

As of March 17, 2025, 39 people have been killed on metropolitan and regional roads in WA, surpassing the toll at the same point in 2024.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the Pinjar crash or other incidents to contact Crime Stoppers via their hotline at 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au . Dashcam footage or witness statements could provide critical insights into the events leading up to these tragedies.