Police Are Responding To Fatal Crash - Beaufort River

Officers from the Major Crash Investigation Section are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Beaufort River on Tuesday, 17 March 2026.

About 1.05pm, emergency services responded to reports a white Toyota Landcruiser Ute and a yellow Suzuki SX4 station sedan had collided on Albany Highway near Youngs Road.

The 55-year-old female driver of the Suzuki was located with critical injuries and died at the scene. A 26-year-old female passenger was flown to Royal Perth Hospital in a critical condition.

The 18-year-old driver of the Toyota was conveyed to Kojonup Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

Major Crash investigators are conducting an examination of the scene and are appealing for any witnesses to make a report to Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000.

Dash-cam or mobile phone vision relating to this crash can be uploaded directly to investigators via this link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/beaufortrive…

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