Woman dies in police presence after roadside breath test in WA
A woman died in Geraldton after becoming unresponsive shortly following a routine roadside breath test on Monday night.
Police were running a breath test stop on Brand Highway in Mount Tarcoola around 6.55pm when they stopped a female driver. The woman took the breath test and was given a driving ban notice, then let go.
Soon after, she started to feel unwell and police offered help, which she turned down. Officers called St John WA as a backup.
A short time later, the woman became unconscious. Police gave first aid until paramedics came and took her to hospital, where she died.
WA Police's internal affairs unit has started an investigation into what happened, and a report will go to the Coroner.
- Brand Highway, Mount Tarcoola, Geraldton
- Location
- Monday night around 6.55pm
- Time
- Roadside breath test (RBT)
- Operation type
- Woman died after becoming unresponsive
- Outcome
Why it mattersDeaths in police care need close review to keep public trust in how officers handle medical crises.
AustraliaThe incident highlights how sudden medical events can occur during routine police operations in Western Australia, and the importance of rapid emergency response.
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