Officers from the Major Crash Investigation Section are investigating a crash that occurred in Whitby on Thursday, 21 May 2026.
About 12.25pm, a grey Ford sedan collided with a stationary green Toyota Prius hatchback southbound on South Western Highway, near the Keirnan Street intersection.
As a result of the impact, the Toyota Prius was subsequently involved in a collision with a white Chrysler 300C sedan travelling northbound on South Western Highway.
The 82-year-old female driver and 85-year-old male passenger of the grey Ford sedan were both conveyed to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment of 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/south_wester…;
If you or anyone you know has been affected by a road crash, contact Road Trauma Support WA on 1300 004 814.
This week marks National Road Safety Week. The WA Police Force urges all road users to take responsibility for their actions and commit to safer driving behaviours to help reduce serious and fatal crashes.
Throughout the week, WA Police officers will continue to undertake enforcement activity targeting the Fatal Five. These behaviours remain the leading contributors to deaths and serious injuries on Western Australian roads, including speeding, impairment by alcohol or drugs, failure to wear seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.
About 12.25pm, a grey Ford sedan collided with a stationary green Toyota Prius hatchback southbound on South Western Highway, near the Keirnan Street intersection.
As a result of the impact, the Toyota Prius was subsequently involved in a collision with a white Chrysler 300C sedan travelling northbound on South Western Highway.
The 82-year-old female driver and 85-year-old male passenger of the grey Ford sedan were both conveyed to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment of 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/south_wester…;
If you or anyone you know has been affected by a road crash, contact Road Trauma Support WA on 1300 004 814.
This week marks National Road Safety Week. The WA Police Force urges all road users to take responsibility for their actions and commit to safer driving behaviours to help reduce serious and fatal crashes.
Throughout the week, WA Police officers will continue to undertake enforcement activity targeting the Fatal Five. These behaviours remain the leading contributors to deaths and serious injuries on Western Australian roads, including speeding, impairment by alcohol or drugs, failure to wear seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.
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