Tonkin Highway crash kills driver near Perth Airport
A male driver died when his Toyota HiLux crashed through an overpass barrier and landed several metres below.
A driver travelling on Tonkin Hwy near Perth Airport about 7am Wednesday veered off the road and smashed through railing. The vehicle fell several metres, landing on Abernethy Rd below, and flipped onto its roof.
The man was the only person in the car and could not be saved. A nearby worker heard the impact and called emergency services.
Firefighters removed the vehicle. Major Crash is investigating and seeking dashcam footage from witnesses.
- About 7am Wednesday
- Time of crash
- Toyota HiLux
- Vehicle type
- Tonkin Highway near Perth Airport
- Location
- 1
- People in vehicle
Why it mattersThe crash has closed the southbound slip from Tonkin Highway to Roe Highway, affecting airport-bound traffic.
AustraliaWestern Australia Police are investigating; commuters should avoid the area and check Main Roads WA for diversions.
