The number of road deaths in WA reaches its highest point in almost ten years after four people were killed in a tragic day.

As the year draws to a close, Western Australia is faced with a somber reality - it has recorded its second-deadliest year on the roads in the past decade. This heartbreaking news comes as four individuals lost their lives in three separate car accidents across the state in a single day, just yesterday.

The first tragedy struck at 3:50pm, when a 26-year-old woman was driving a gold Nissan X-Trail on George Grey Drive in Yallabatharra, south of Kalbarri. For reasons yet to be determined, the vehicle veered off the road and rolled, resulting in the woman's untimely death. Her three male passengers, all in their 20s, were fortunate to only sustain minor injuries.

Later that evening, at around 9:10pm, a silver Lexus sedan collided with a pedestrian in Perth's Osborne Park. The pedestrian, a 33-year-old man, was walking on Main Street when he was tragically struck by the speeding vehicle. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The 37-year-old woman behind the wheel of the Lexus is currently in police custody, cooperating with their investigations.

Just half an hour later, two cars traveling in opposite directions on Forrest Highway in Lake Clifton collided head-on. The crash was fatal for both drivers, a 41-year-old woman and a 45-year-old woman, who tragically lost their lives on impact.

Authorities are now focusing on examining all three crash sites, with the assistance of Major Crash investigators. They are urging anyone with information or witnesses to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or report the details online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au. This includes anyone who may have dashcam or phone footage related to any of the accidents.

These devastating accidents have brought Western Australia's road toll to 185 for the year, the highest since 2016, when 195 lives were lost. As we mourn the loss of these four individuals and reflect on the grim statistics, let us all remember to prioritize safety on the roads and do our part in preventing such tragedies from occurring.

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