Four people, including three siblings, died in a car crash that occurred near Clackline, in West Australia.
The incident happened about an hour east of Perth.
According to police, the three young brothers, who were aged 19, 9 and 21, were traveling with a 45-year-old man from New South Wales.
According to police, the accident occurred at around 12:30 am when the silver utility vehicle they were traveling in left the Great Eastern Highway.
All of them were killed when the vehicle hit a tree. Gene Pears, the police superintendent of Perth, said the incident was heartbreaking.
He noted that the deaths of these three young men, who were in their prime, would have a lasting impact on their families and the community.
The driver, who was 21 years old, was accompanied by his brothers in the back seat.
The 45-year-old man was the front passenger. Superintendent Pears said the first responders who attended the scene were provided with support.
He noted that the incident was a very challenging scene that they had to deal with.
The police thanked the first responders for their efforts during the difficult conditions.
They are now asking for the public’s help in identifying the silver Nissan Navara ute that was seen traveling in the area during the time of the accident.
Anyone with information about the vehicle should contact CrimeStoppers.
The small town of Clackline is located about 17 kilometers from the larger regional center of Northam.
It has a population of around 300. Superintendent Pears urged the public to take care while driving at night.