{"id":532154,"date":"2026-01-21T12:31:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T12:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/532154\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T12:31:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T12:31:14","slug":"man-dies-after-horrific-multi-vehicle-reid-highway-crash-forced-road-closure-at-alexander-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/532154\/","title":{"rendered":"Man dies after horrific multi-vehicle Reid Highway crash forced road closure at Alexander Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"

A man has died following a serious multi-vehicle crash on Reid Highway.<\/p>\n

Police said the collision occurred about 12.55pm on Reid Highway in Dianella and involved a white Toyota LandCruiser, a white Kia Carnival and a white Isuzu truck.<\/p>\n

The 49-year-old male driver of the Kia Carnival died at the scene from his injuries.<\/p>\n

His 26-year-old male passenger was taken to Royal Perth Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n

The 52-year-old male driver of the Toyota Land Cruiser was also conveyed to Royal Perth Hospital, while his 12-year-old female passenger was taken to Perth Children\u2019s Hospital. Both were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n

The 47-year-old male driver of the Isuzu truck was not injured.<\/p>\n

\"FatalCamera IconFatal crash on Reid Highway, Dianella. Credit: 7NEWS<\/p>\n

St John WA dispatched five ambulances to the crash scene as emergency services worked to treat the injured and manage traffic.<\/p>\n

Reid Highway westbound was closed at Alexander Drive, with motorists warned to avoid the area as traffic backed up and towing crews remained on site for hours.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile about 2.25pm a second crash caused turmoil for motorists westbound on Reid Highway at Marmion Avenue in Karrinyup.<\/p>\n

\"TrafficCamera IconTraffic backed up on Reid Highway. Credit: 7NEWS<\/p>\n

The right turning lane was partially blocked before the incident was cleared about 3.25pm.<\/p>\n

Officers from the Major Crash Investigation Section are examining the scene and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dash-cam or mobile phone footage to come forward.<\/p>\n

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers online<\/a> or by calling 1800 333 000. Vision can also be uploaded directly to police through this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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