February 10, 2026

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Incident Overview
A woman has died after a car left Alexander Road in Rivervale, Perth, and crashed through the wall of a home late Friday night. Police say the vehicle, a yellow Ford Falcon, came to rest inside the property after ploughing into the building.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, 7 February 2026 (11:40pm)
  • Location: Alexander Road, Rivervale, WA

Vehicles Involved

  • Yellow Ford Falcon sedan that left Alexander Road and struck a residential home (single-vehicle crash into a fixed object/structure).

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 53-year-old woman, inside the home at the time, pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Injuries:
    • None reported. The 36-year-old male driver and a 43-year-old male passenger were not injured.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended shortly after the crash and located the injured resident inside the home.
  • The 53-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene; no hospital transport was reported.
  • Any road closures or diversions were not stated.

Police Investigation
Major Crash investigators are examining the scene and the circumstances that led to the Ford Falcon leaving the roadway and striking the house. The driver was arrested and is assisting police with their inquiries.

  • Charges laid, if any, have not been stated.
  • Court appearances have not been stated.

Community Impact
The crash has resulted in the death of a resident and significant damage to a Rivervale home, impacting occupants and neighbours in the area.

Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone with information, including dash-cam or mobile phone footage from the area around the time of the crash, to come forward.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.