Tow truck driver, 29, dies during workplace incident at Osborne Park towing yard

Incident Overview

A 29-year-old tow truck driver died during a reported workplace incident at a towing yard in Osborne Park, Perth, according to ABC News. WorkSafe WA and police are investigating the circumstances. People affected by a workplace death or serious incident may wish to obtain advice about workers compensation options.

Workplace, Location and Time

The incident was reported at about 5:40am on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, at Auto Tow Services near the corner of Sundercombe Street and Collingwood Street in Osborne Park, Perth.

Worker and Incident Details

7NEWS identified the worker as Evette Wallington, a 29-year-old woman who worked as a tow truck driver. WorkSafe WA said she was reported to have been unloading a car from a tow truck tilt tray when the fatal incident occurred. A later 7NEWS report said she was found unresponsive at the yard by her fiancé and colleague, Cameron Christmass. 7NEWS reported that Mr Christmass used his own truck in an attempt to free her before emergency services arrived. The available accounts do not establish the precise mechanism of the incident.

Injuries or Fatality

Ms Wallington received emergency first aid but died at the scene. No further medical detail was reported in the source accounts.

Emergency and Regulator Response

Emergency services attended the towing yard after the incident was reported. 7NEWS reported that Mr Christmass tried to free Ms Wallington before emergency services arrived, and that she could not be saved. WorkSafe WA confirmed that the worker was a tow truck driver and began an investigation. Police also attended, and the Transport Workers’ Union’s Western Australian branch said it was conducting its own investigation.

Investigation or Court Update

Police described the death as a workplace incident. WorkSafe WA said its investigators were examining the circumstances to assess compliance and help prevent similar incidents. A later 7NEWS report described tributes from Ms Wallington’s fiancé, colleagues and employer. The available reports do not make a finding about the cause, negligence or legal responsibility, and no court outcome was reported.

Sources

• ABC News: WorkSafe WA investigating death of woman in Osborne Park workplace incident
• 7NEWS: Fiancé’s heartbreaking tribute after tow truck driver Evette Wallington was killed in Perth