About 1.45pm, it will be alleged a white Toyota Hilux utility was travelling northbound on South Western Highway, behind another white Toyota Hilux towing a trailer, when it clipped the rear of that vehicle.
The alleged collision caused the Toyota Hilux towing the trailer to veer into the southbound lane, colliding with a white Ford Ranger utility. Emergency services attended the scene.
The 47-year-old male driver of the Ford Ranger was declared deceased at the scene.
The 26-year-old male driver of the Hilux towing the trailer was airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital for medical treatment. The 65-year-old driver of the Toyota Hilux was not injured.
The 65-year-old man from Waikiki has been charged with:
• 1 x Dangerous Driving Occasioning Death
• 1 x Dangerous Driving Occasioning Bodily Harm
He is due to appear before Bunbury Magistrates Court on Thursday, 5 March 2026.
Major Crash investigators are continuing to conduct an examination of the scene and are appealing for any witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers online via 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/citizen/public/fatalcrashDonnyBrook &… ;
If you or anyone you know has been affected by a road crash, contact Road Trauma Support WA on 1300 004 814.
The WA Police Force continues to urge all motorists to take care on the road. Drive safely and keep in mind the wellbeing of yourself and others.
