Fatal crash closes Tonkin Highway - 97.3 Coast FM
It is believed two cars and a truck collided on Tonkin Highway near the intersection of Forrest Road about 6.15am on Tuesday.
www.coastlive.com.auI don’t currently have live access to the latest updates, but I can share what I found from recent coverage about crashes on Tonkin Highway near Perth.
- A fatal Tonkin Highway crash in Martin (near Gosnells Road East) was reported around 1:40am, with a 17-year-old passenger dying at the scene and two 19-year-old occupants injured; the southbound lanes were closed for several hours during the investigation. This event was highlighted by multiple outlets in September 2024. [Source coverage indicating a fatal crash on Tonkin Highway in Martin and the involved ages][1][2]
- Related reports describe the crash as a single-vehicle rollover into a tree, with Major Crash investigators examining the scene and urging witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers. The incident contributed to the year’s road toll discussions and safety measures in Western Australia. [Similar narrative from WA outlets about the Martin crash and investigation][2][1]
- There have been subsequent traffic disruptions on Tonkin Highway due to other crashes and incidents in different years, but the 2024 Martin crash appears to be the most directly linked high-profile fatal on Tonkin Highway in recent memory from the sources above. [Traffic disruption context in WA outlets][4][7]
If you’d like, I can:
- Narrow to the latest publicly reported updates from WA police or major Australian news sites,
- Provide a short, up-to-date summary with citations, or
- Look for any official statements or court updates related to that particular incident.