Balga Fatal Crash

Officers from the Major Crash Investigation Section are seeking the public's assistance for information following a fatal crash that occurred in Balga on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.

About 6.50pm, a collision occurred between a white Hyundai Getz hatchback travelling west on Reid Highway, and an e-scooter that was travelling south to cross Reid Highway.

The rider of the e-scooter, a man in his 40s, sustained critical injuries and died at the scene.

The 18-year-old male driver of the Hyundai was not injured.

Major Crash investigators are urging anyone who saw the crash, or who saw the white Hyundai Getz hatchback or the e-scooter travelling in the area prior to the crash, to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000.

Anyone with dash-cam or mobile phone vision relating to this crash is asked to upload the vision directly to investigators via this link:

https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/mcis2026-120

If you or anyone you know has been affected by a road crash, contact Road Trauma Support WA on 1300 004 814.

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