Maddington fatal crash

Officers from the Major Crash Investigation Section are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Maddington this morning, 15 March 2021.

About 8.40am, a truck and trailer travelling south on the Tonkin Highway, crossed to the incorrect side of the road and hit a tree.

The driver and sole occupant, a 63-year-old man, was conveyed by ambulance to Royal Perth Hospital but died a short time later.

Investigators are urging anyone with dash-cam or mobile phone vision of the truck travelling in the area prior to the crash, to upload the vision via this link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/fataltrafficcrashmaddington150321

Anyone who saw the crash or has information relating to the crash, is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.

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