Cervantes fatal accident on Indian Ocean Drive taints Easter long weekend

WA’s Easter long weekend has been marred by tragedy on the notorious Indian Ocean Drive when a 41-year-old man died at the scene of a two-car crash near Cervantes on Saturday afternoon.

His silver Nissan X-Trail SUV was travelling east on Cervantes Road when it collided with a white Toyota Hilux utility was driving north on Indian Ocean Drive around 3.45pm.

Police say the Hilux driver was uninjured, however two passengers, a 37-year-old man and 38-year-old woman, received injuries and were taken to hospital.

A Royal Perth Hospital spokeswoman said both were in a serious but stable condition.

The RAC Rescue helicopter was sent to the scene and volunteer Fire and Rescue Service firefighters were assisting. The injured pair were flown to Royal Perth Hospital.

Major Crash investigators are examining the scene and appealing for 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 may be uploaded directly to investigators via this link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/fataltrafficcrashcervantes .