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Hoffman crash: Young girl dies in crash on Scarp Road near intersection of Hoffman Road, east of Yarloop

Artemisia Blythe and Dylan CaportThe West Australian
Camera IconFatal crash on Hoffman Road Credit: Unknown/Supplied

Four witnesses have recounted a horror crash that led to the death of a 15-year-old girl in WA’s South West on Saturday night.

Police said about 8pm, a white Toyota Landcruiser was driving on Scarp Road near the intersection of Hoffman Road east of Yarloop when it left the road, rolling several times.

A 15-year-old female who was one of six people in the car died from her injuries at the scene.

Kane, Rocquo, Macy, and Jett were camping near the area the incident when they saw the horror crash.

“We just saw their lights go through the bush, and then just bang and it was just screams after that,” the witnesses said.

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The four friends rushed to the aid of the crash victims.

“So we just all went up there, and just, it was just a mess. It was pieces everywhere, like everyone was just bleeding,” Rocquo said.

“We were trying to pick the roof up, we were trying to open the doors, like, trying to get everyone out, but you just, you can’t you can’t pick it up. You can’t do anything. And it’s just sad.”

The witnesses said the roof of the car had completely caved in.

The 16-year-old male driver of the vehicle, and a 17-year-old male passenger were taken to Bunbury Hospital with serious injuries.

An 18-year-old male and two 16-year-old female passengers were treated for minor injuries.

It is understood one person was trapped in the vehicle, and had to be freed by volunteer firefighters.

In WA, drivers cannot get their P-plates until they are 17, while those aged 16 can apply for a learner’s permit, but must drive with a supervisor who has held their licence for more than four years.

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.

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