Three Teenagers Hospitalized After Serious Head-On Collision in Peron, Perth – September 3, 2024

What happened

Incident Overview

On Sunday, September 3, 2024, a serious head-on collision occurred on Point Peron Road in Peron, Perth’s south, resulting in three teenagers being hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The incident involved a ute and a station wagon, both driven by 17-year-old boys, and occurred at approximately 9:40 pm local time.

The ute was traveling eastbound carrying three teenagers and an adult when it collided with a westbound station wagon carrying six teenagers. Both vehicles sustained extensive damage in the impact. Emergency services attended the scene and transported the injured teenagers to hospital for treatment.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on Point Peron Road in Peron, Perth’s south, at approximately 9:40 pm on Sunday, September 3, 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Ute
• Direction: eastbound
• Driver: 17-year-old male
• Occupants: three teenagers and one adult (four passengers)

Vehicle 2

• Make/Model: Station wagon
• Direction: westbound
• Driver: 17-year-old male
• Occupants: six teenagers

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• 16-year-old (transported to hospital, serious but non-life-threatening)
• 17-year-old (transported to hospital, serious but non-life-threatening)
• 18-year-old (transported to hospital, serious but non-life-threatening)

Emergency Response

Emergency services attended the scene at Point Peron Road following the collision. Three teenagers were transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The other occupants of both vehicles were reported to be unharmed and did not require hospitalization.

Investigation

Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing. Police are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage or who witnessed either vehicle driving in the Point Peron or Rockingham areas prior to the collision to come forward with information.

Appeal for Information

Police are urging anyone with dashcam footage or who witnessed the vehicles driving in the Point Peron or Rockingham areas before the crash to contact Crime Stoppers. Information can be provided anonymously.