THREE people died in a head-on crash on Indian Ocean Drive this morning.
WA Police were called to the crash near Breton Bay about 7.15am on August 17.
“It is believed two cars collided head-on, south of Bennies Road,” spokesman Samuel Dinnison said.
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READ NOW“We can now confirm that this is a fatal crash. Three people are deceased.
“Major Crash Investigators are attending the scene, and delays are expected in the area.”
Main Roads WA has advised that Indian Ocean Drive was closed between Greenwood Coast Road to Seabird Drive.
Anyone with information regarding the crash can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
UPDATE, 5.50pm: Police have confirmed the deceased were an 83-year-old man in one vehicle, and a 38-year-old woman and six-year-old boy in the other vehicle.
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