State Government must release investigation results after second wrong-way crash on Mitchell Freeway since October

Media Statement | 10 February 2026

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Hon Steve Martin MLC

Shadow Minister for Transport; Ports; Communities

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The State Opposition is calling for the Cook Government to release the results of the investigation, and explain what actions were taken, in response to October’s wrong-way collision at the Mitchell Freeway / Romeo Road off-ramp.

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Tragically another wrong-way collision incident occurred on Sunday on the same stretch of the freeway resulting in the deaths of two people.

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“This is a tragedy on our roads with two people killed and our condolences go to the family and friends of those impacted,” Shadow Transport Minister Steve Martin said.

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“When a similar wrong-way crash occurred in the area in October, Police Minister Reece Whitby said that police and Main Roads are aware of the issue and will be doing their own investigation and that “If there were any lessons that are to be learned, they’ll follow those up.

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“So, we’re calling on the State Government to outline what lessons were learned and explain what was done to address the identified problem ahead of this latest collision.

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“The public deserve to know whether this latest incident could have been avoided.”

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According to media reports, the Major Crash Squad is investigating whether the vehicle driving south in the northbound lanes of the freeway entered the wrong side of the freeway via the Romeo Rd off-ramp on Sunday, causing the collision.

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In October 2025, 60-year-old Johnny Gray died in a head-on crash after driving the wrong way down the Mitchell Freeway off-ramp at Romeo Road.

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“Despite a statement from Main Roads saying that additional pavement markings and larger

signs were installed in December 2025, it appears that the Mitchell Freeway/Romeo Road off

ramp continues to represent a confusion risk for some drivers seeking to turn southbound to

Perth,” Mr Martin said.

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