Issue Date:  -  Thursday, 21 September 2006

WorkSafe investigates death

WorkSafe is investigating the possible work-related death of a 19-year-old female courier near Cranbrook yesterday.

The woman was a passenger in a courier van she normally drove.  The van rolled and hit a tree while being driven by a man who was also injured.

WorkSafe inspectors will investigate the incident in co-operation with WA Police.

WorkSafe thoroughly investigates all serious work-related injuries and deaths in WA with a view to preventing future incidents of a similar nature.

WorkSafe WA Commissioner Nina Lyhne said any work-related death was a tragedy, and relayed her sincere condolences to the woman’s family.

Media contact:
Caroline De Vaney
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0408 927563