Teen thrown from car, struck by car that stopped to assist

A young driver, who had just recently turned 18 and was driving with a provisional license, lost his life tragically in a terrible car accident in the south-west of Perth. The impact of the collision with trees on Rockingham Road in Henderson was so severe that the car, a Mitsubishi sedan, was completely destroyed and unrecognizable. The incident occurred around 11pm on Tuesday.

To make matters even worse, the young driver was then struck by another vehicle that had stopped to offer assistance. It's difficult to comprehend the pain and heartbreak that the families and communities of those involved must be feeling. Libby Mettam, the Opposition Leader, expressed her condolences, stating that every death is a tragedy and that her thoughts are with all those affected by this heartbreaking event.

On Wednesday, as the sun rose, the evidence of the horrific crash was evident; tire marks stretching 30 meters and debris scattered across the area. Friends of the victim gathered at the site to pay their respects, laying flowers and sharing memories of their "awesome" mate. It's been reported that the young driver had just celebrated his 18th birthday and was an apprentice who had been out with a friend before stopping at the gym. He was on his way home when the accident occurred.

Sadly, this was not the only fatal crash that occurred in Western Australia that day. Just a few hours earlier, a 64-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a separate incident in Bunbury. These tragic events have brought the state's road toll for 2021 to a shocking 2024 deaths, a devastating number that highlights the urgent need for road safety improvements.

Mettam, who had recently attended an emergency road safety summit, expressed her dismay at the current situation, stating that 125 deaths is simply too many and that each one is a tragedy. As the community mourns the loss of these precious lives, it's important for all of us to remember the importance of safe driving and to do our part in preventing further tragedies on the roads.

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