Nurse's Heartbreaking Account of Fatal Scooter Crash in Mandurah
An off-duty nurse who performed emergency CPR on a young boy fatally injured in a scooter collision in Mandurah says she will not soon forget the anguished cries of the child's parents. The tragic incident, which occurred during the Easter holiday period south of Perth, has left the community in mourning as tributes continue to grow at the scene.
Chaotic Scene Described by Responding Nurse
Nicole Jones, a nurse who was driving past the incident on Mandurah Terrace near Stewart Street in Mandurah, stopped to provide critical assistance. She described a chaotic scene with significant blood and bystanders unsure how to respond. Jones immediately took charge, directing people to move the boy off the road and onto his back before initiating CPR.
"He obviously wasn't breathing, didn't have a pulse, so we started CPR," Jones recounted. "My thoughts go out to his mum and his dad mostly. I don't think I'll forget their cries for a good while now."
Details of the Tragic Collision
The 11-year-old boy had been visiting a friend's house and was riding his push scooter home when the collision occurred at approximately 5:10 PM on Monday. According to reports, the child was riding down a driveway when he crossed into the path of an oncoming Mazda. The boy suffered critical injuries in the impact and was transported by ambulance to Peel Health Campus, where he could not be saved.
Authorities have indicated the boy was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision, though official investigations continue. The 46-year-old male driver of the Mazda remained at the scene and was described by witnesses as visibly distraught.
Community Response and Official Statements
Mandurah resident Kate Bif, who was present at the scene, described comforting the driver. "I said 'look, you can't do anything more. It's better you don't watch.' I just covered the whole view because he was literally looking at this boy dying," Bif explained.
This tragic death marked the fifth fatality on Western Australian roads during the Easter holiday period. Western Australian Premier Roger Cook addressed the incident, emphasizing ongoing government efforts to improve road safety. "We'll continue to make sure we do what we can as a government," Cook stated. "That goes to making sure our roads are safer, making sure we've got targeted messaging to change driver behaviour, and continue to educate the community about the importance of road safety."
Investigation Underway
Major Crash investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the collision. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers. The community continues to gather at the site to pay respects to the young victim, whose loss has highlighted critical road safety concerns during holiday periods.
