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Woman dies after roadside breath test in Western Australia
A woman in her 50s died after a roadside breath test in Western Australia this week.
Geraldton police stopped her on Brand Highway in Mount Tarcoola, about 400 kilometres north of Perth, during a random testing operation on Monday evening.
Police issued her a driving prohibition notice and released her from custody.
Shortly afterwards, she began experiencing a medical issue and declined police officers’ offer of help, but they contacted St John WA as a precaution.
She later became unresponsive, and officers gave first aid until paramedics arrived.
She was taken to Geraldton Regional Hospital, where she was declared dead.
Police are investigating the death in their presence, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
A woman in her 50s died after a roadside breath test in Mount Tarcoola, Western Australia.
Geraldton Police stopped her on Brand Highway on Monday evening during a random breath-testing operation.
Police issued her with a driving prohibition notice and released her from custody.
She later experienced a medical issue, declined police assistance and then became unresponsive.
She was taken to Geraldton Regional Hospital and was later declared dead.
WA Police’s Internal Affairs Unit is overseeing an investigation, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
- Who
- A woman in her 50s died. Geraldton Police and WA Police are involved in the investigation.
- What
- The woman died after a roadside breath test and a medical issue.
- When
- Monday evening. The article was published on 21 October 2026.
- Where
- Brand Highway in Mount Tarcoola, about 400 kilometres north of Perth; she was taken to Geraldton Regional Hospital.
- Why
- Not stated
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Geraldton Police stopped the woman on Brand Highway during a random roadside breath-testing operation.
The woman experienced a medical issue and declined an offer of assistance from police.
The woman became unresponsive, and officers contacted St John WA.
She was taken to Geraldton Regional Hospital and declared dead.
- Age
- In her 50s
- Location
- Brand Highway, Mount Tarcoola
- Distance
- About 400 kilometres north of Perth
- Police action
- Driving prohibition notice issued
- Hospital
- Geraldton Regional Hospital
- Investigation
- WA Police Internal Affairs Unit overseeing it; report to be prepared for the coroner
What people are saying
Shortly afterwards, the woman began experiencing a medical issue,
Police offered assistance; however, the offer was declined. As a precaution, officers contacted St John WA.
A short time later, the woman became unresponsive.