Three young friends have died when the car they were driving swerved off the road into a tree in Lesley on Sunday.
Kyle Retallack (27), Joshua Cox (26) and Chloe Websdale (23) were on their way home from a weekend camping trip when their Nissan Patrol crashed into a tree on the Brookton Highway around 3pm.
All three suffered significant injuries and died at the scene.
It has been reported that the car was so badly damaged it took fire and emergency services more than three hours to extract their bodies from the wreckage.
“What I can say, the scenes that the first responders had to respond to were things that they’ll probably never forget in their careers,” acting Commissioner Mike Peters said.
Heartbroken friends and family have been posting tributes online, with all three ‘beautiful souls’ well-loved and deeply missed by their communities.
Police say it is too early to know what caused the crash but it appears all three were wearing their seatbelts and there were no signs of speeding.
Major Crash investigators are conducting an examination of the scene and are appealing for any witnesses to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au
Dash-cam or mobile phone vision relating to this crash can uploaded directly to investigators via this link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/…/fatalcrashlesley16march2025
If you or anyone you know has been affected by a road crash, contact Road Trauma Support WA on 1300 004 814
Alleged teen firebug caught
Strike Force Vulcan officers have referred a 14-year-old girl to the Juvenile Justice Team as part of a Diversion Program after she allegedly set fire to vegetation at Creyk Park in Kelmscott on Sunday, 16 February.
Strike Force Vulcan officers continue to investigate several fires in the Creyk Park area since December 2024.
Officers thank the community for their support and urge anyone with any information or vision relating to these fires, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppers.wa.com.au.
Firearms stolen
Armadale Detectives are urging the public to be vigilant as they investigate the theft of firearms during a Karrakup burglary last week.
Police believe the burglary took place between Monday 10 and Wednesday 13 March.
During the burglary, nine longarm firearms were stolen along with a large amount of jewellery which included several items of sentimental value and expensive watches.
Anyone with information regarding this burglary, the current whereabouts of the stolen firearms, or any suspicious attempts to sell firearms, are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au. People providing information to Crime Stoppers may remain anonymous if they wish.
