Fatal Crash - Welshpool

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Fatal Crash - Welshpool
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Officers from the Major Crash Investigation Section are investigating a crash that occurred in Welshpool on Friday, 29 May 2026.
 
About 10.45pm, a grey Hyundai i30 was travelling east along Orrong Road, near Kurnall Road, when the vehicle lost control and collided with a tree.
 
The 21-year-old male driver was sadly declared deceased at the scene. 
 
The 20-year-old female passenger was conveyed to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment of serious injuries sustained. 
 
Major Crash investigators are conducting an examination of the scene and are appealing for any witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers online via www.crimestopperswa.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000.
 
Dash-cam or mobile phone vision relating to this crash can be uploaded directly to investigators via this link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/seriouscrash…;
 
If you or anyone you know has been affected by a road crash, contact Road Trauma Support WA on 1300 004 814.
 
The WA Police Force continues to urge all motorists to take care on the road. Drive safely and keep in mind the wellbeing of yourself and others.

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