Man dies, child seriously injured in Coolup crash

PIC: WA Police

A 62-year-old man has died in a horror crash in Coolup, south of Pinjarra.

The man was driving a red 2003 Nissan Patrol north on the South Western Highway about 4.30pm on Sunday, June 8 when the vehicle left the road and hit a tree.

The driver died at the scene while a nine-year-old boy suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Perth Children's Hospital for treatment.

Major Crash investigators are urging anyone who has information relating to this crash 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/axon/community-request/public/coolupfatalcrash

 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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