April 18, 2025

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Incident Overview
Two people have tragically lost their lives following a collision between a blue Kenworth truck hauling trailers and a white Isuzu D-Max ute towing a caravan on South Coast Hwy near Jerramungup , Western Australia, on Thursday, April 18, 2025 , at approximately 12:10 pm . The crash occurred 440 kilometers southeast of Perth during the Easter long weekend.

The driver and passenger of the Isuzu—a man and a woman—were pronounced deceased at the scene. The 59-year-old male truck driver was taken to Albany Health Campus for treatment.

The road was closed for an extended period but reopened on Friday morning with a 40 km/h speed restriction in place. Authorities have urged drivers to “exercise extreme caution” while traveling through the area.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, April 18, 2025 (12:10 pm).
  • Location: South Coast Hwy, Jerramungup, WA, between Brook Rd and Rabbit Proof Fence Rd.

Vehicles Involved

  • A **blue Kenworth truck** hauling trailers, driven by a 59-year-old man (hospitalized).
  • A **white Isuzu D-Max ute** towing a caravan, carrying a man and woman (both deceased).

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • The driver and passenger of the Isuzu D-Max (a man and a woman) died at the scene.
  • Injuries:
    • The 59-year-old truck driver was taken to Albany Health Campus for treatment.

Emergency Response

  • Police, paramedics, and emergency services attended the scene promptly after the crash.
  • Authorities confirmed the deaths of the Isuzu occupants and transported the truck driver to the hospital for treatment.
  • South Coast Hwy was closed between Brook Rd and Rabbit Proof Fence Rd, with a detour in place. It reopened on Friday morning with a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h.

“Exercise extreme caution,” Main Roads WA advised drivers traveling through the reopened section of South Coast Hwy.

Police Investigation
The WA Police Major Crash Unit is investigating the incident, focusing on:

  • The sequence of events leading to the collision between the two vehicles.
  • Road conditions, signage, and visibility at the time of the crash.
  • Potential factors such as speed, distraction, fatigue, or mechanical failure.

Authorities are appealing to witnesses or anyone with dashcam/CCTV footage from the area around 12:10 pm on April 18 to contact police via Crime Stoppers :

“The WA Police Force continues to urge all drivers to drive safely and take care on the roads this Easter long weekend.”
— WA Police statement

Road Safety Context
This tragic incident highlights the dangers of collisions involving heavy vehicles and caravans, particularly in regional areas with high-speed limits. Drivers are reminded to remain vigilant and adhere to road safety guidelines, especially during holiday periods when traffic volumes increase.