Van and truck collide along North West Coastal Highway in Eurardy, killing 36yo driver

A major collision along a stretch of highway in the Mid West has claimed the life of a 36-year-old man. Major crash officers are investigating the fatal accident that happened about 7.30pm on Wednesday in Eurardy, about 150km north of Geraldton. Police said a white Mercedes Benz Sprinter van was driving south on North West Coastal Highway when a white Hino tray top truck towing a trailer, that was travelling in the opposite direction, collided. The 36-year-old driver of the van suffered catastrophic injuries and died at the scene. The 53-year-old driver of the truck was taken to Geraldton Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. 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 here. Dash-cam or mobile phone vision relating to this crash can be uploaded directly to investigators via this link. A man posted a message on Facebook on Thursday morning claiming to be the truck driver involved in this “horrific crash”. “I am OK, however in Gero hospital for obs and a once over,” he posted “As there is a police investigation, I can’t post anything else. My thoughts are with the young man’s family and friends.”