July 2, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 30-year-old man has died and a 19-year-old man is in critical condition following a serious three-vehicle crash in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region. The incident occurred at approximately 4:25 pm on Tuesday, July 2, 2025, on Brookton-Corrigin Road in Aldersyde, near Brookton. The crash involved a truck, a Toyota Hilux ute, and an Isuzu D-Max ute. The driver of the D-Max died at the scene, while the Hilux driver was airlifted to hospital. The truck driver was uninjured.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, July 2, 2025 (approximately 4:25 pm)
  • Location: Brookton-Corrigin Road, Aldersyde, near Brookton, Wheatbelt Region, Western Australia

Vehicles Involved

  • White Isuzu D-Max ute – driven by a 30-year-old man (deceased)
  • White Toyota Hilux ute – driven by a 19-year-old man (critically injured)
  • Truck – driven by a 37-year-old man (uninjured)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • The 30-year-old male driver of the Isuzu D-Max was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • The 19-year-old male driver of the Toyota Hilux sustained critical injuries and was airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital.
  • No Injuries:
    • The 37-year-old male truck driver was not injured and did not require medical treatment.

Emergency Response
Emergency services responded promptly to the crash site. The critically injured 19-year-old was treated at the scene before being flown to hospital. The road was likely closed for several hours while police and crash investigators examined the scene.

Investigation
WA Police’s Major Crash Investigation Unit has launched an inquiry into the circumstances of the incident. Investigators are reviewing:

  • The sequence of vehicle movements leading to the collision
  • Road conditions on Brookton-Corrigin Road at the time of the crash
  • Any available dashcam or witness footage

Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that may assist in the investigation.

Community Impact
The crash has deeply affected the regional communities of Aldersyde and Brookton, where country roads often pose unique safety challenges. The loss of life and critical injuries highlight the importance of continued road safety measures and vigilance on rural highways.

Witnesses/Appeals
WA Police are urging any witnesses or motorists with dashcam footage of the crash or the vehicles involved near Aldersyde around 4:25 pm on July 2, 2025, to contact:

  • Crime Stoppers WA: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
  • WA Police Contact: Reach out via the WA Police website or your local police station.