June 19, 2025

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Incident Overview

A fatal crash involving a truck occurred on Friday, June 20, 2025, at approximately 8:15 am on the Great Eastern Highway, near Wooroloo, about 10 km northeast of Perth.

The incident involved a white Volvo truck that veered off the road, crashed through a barrier, rolled over, and caught fire. The driver — a man and sole occupant of the vehicle — was pronounced dead at the scene by Western Australia Police.

Major Crash investigators are examining the cause of the accident, and authorities have appealed for witnesses to come forward with any information or dashcam footage.

This tragic event has raised the road toll in Western Australia for 2025 to 93, marking the highest number for this time of year in over a decade.

“The male driver and sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.”
— WA Police statement

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, June 20, 2025 (approximately 8:15 am)
  • Location: Great Eastern Highway, Wooroloo, Western Australia — 10 km northeast of Perth

Vehicles Involved

  • A white Volvo truck, driven by a male driver who was the sole occupant.
  • The vehicle veered off the highway, crashed through a barrier, rolled over, and caught fire.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • The male driver was killed after his truck rolled and caught fire.
  • No Injuries:
    • No other casualties were reported.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics and police responded quickly to reports of a serious crash involving a burning truck.
  • The driver was confirmed dead at the scene.
  • The vehicle caught fire shortly after the rollover.

“The vehicle rolled before catching fire.”
— WA Police update

Police Investigation

WA Police are examining:

  • The sequence of events leading to the truck veering off the highway.
  • Road conditions, visibility, and potential contributing factors such as speed, mechanical failure, or driver error.
  • Dashcam or CCTV footage from the Great Eastern Highway area around 8:15 am on June 20, 2025.

Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information or video evidence to contact Crime Stoppers or submit details via Policelink.

Community Impact

This tragic incident underscores the risks associated with heavy vehicle travel on regional highways and the importance of road safety in rural transport corridors. It also highlights the need for continued investment in emergency response infrastructure in regional areas.

Appeal for Information

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV footage of the Great Eastern Highway in Wooroloo around 8:15 am on June 20, 2025 is urged to contact authorities:

  • Crime Stoppers WA: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
  • Witness Reporting: Contact WA Police directly via local station or through the official website.