April 10, 2025

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Incident Overview (Lower Denmark Road Crash)
A 34-year-old woman has died following a collision between two Toyota Landcruisers on Lower Denmark Road near Albany , Western Australia, on Thursday, April 3, 2025 , at approximately 4:10 am . The crash occurred at Bornholm , 440 km southeast of Perth, and marks a grim milestone as WA’s road toll surges to match a 10-year high.

A 27-year-old man from Little Grove has been charged with dangerous driving occasioning death and is scheduled to appear in Albany Magistrates Court on May 1, 2025 .

Second Incident (East Perth Pedestrian Crash)
Hours later, on Friday, April 4, 2025 , at 8:45 am , a 56-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a Toyota Camry sedan on Riverside Drive near Langley Park , East Perth. The driver of the Camry remained at the scene and is cooperating with police.

Road Toll Context

WA Road Deaths in 2025 : 55 fatalities (as of April 7, 2025), matching the 10-year high recorded in 2016.
2024 Comparison : The current toll is 5 deaths higher than the same period in 2024, a year that saw authorities urgently addressing road safety concerns.
Details of the Lower Denmark Road Crash

  • Crash Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025 (4:10 am).
  • Location: Lower Denmark Road, Bornholm, WA (440 km southeast of Perth).
  • Vehicles Involved: A silver Landcruiser and a white Landcruiser.
  • Victims:
    • The 34-year-old female driver of the white Landcruiser was pronounced dead at the scene.

Details of the East Perth Pedestrian Crash

  • Crash Date: Friday, April 4, 2025 (8:45 am).
  • Location: Riverside Drive near Langley Park, East Perth.
  • Vehicles Involved: A Toyota Camry sedan.
  • Victim: A 56-year-old male pedestrian, declared deceased at the scene.

Charges and Legal Proceedings

Lower Denmark Road Crash :
The 27-year-old male driver from Little Grove faces one count of dangerous driving occasioning death . He is cooperating with police and will appear in court on May 1, 2025.
Emergency Response

Lower Denmark Road : Paramedics and police attended the scene, but the woman was pronounced dead. The road was closed temporarily for investigations.
East Perth : Emergency services responded swiftly to the pedestrian collision, but the man succumbed to his injuries.
Community Impact
Both crashes have intensified concerns about road safety in WA, particularly in light of the state’s rising road toll. Local residents and advocates are urging authorities to address speeding, driver behavior, and pedestrian safety measures.

Police Investigation
The WA Police are investigating both incidents, focusing on:

  • Speed, road rule adherence, and driver behavior in the Landcruiser collision.
  • Pedestrian visibility and driver actions in the East Perth crash.
  • Potential systemic factors contributing to WA’s surge in road fatalities.

Appeal for Information
Authorities urge anyone with dashcam footage, CCTV recordings, or eyewitness accounts from either crash to contact:

Road Safety Context
WA’s road toll surge highlights urgent safety challenges, particularly in regional and urban areas. Authorities emphasize:

  • Adhering to speed limits and avoiding reckless driving.
  • Pedestrian safety, especially in busy urban zones like East Perth.
  • Addressing driver fatigue and distraction, common contributors to early-morning crashes.