LUCKY: A man has escaped serious injury when his car left the road and hit a tree near Jarrahdale, 55km south of Perth. Source: PerthNow
A MAN has escaped with minor injuries after his car left the road and hit a tree near Jarrahdale early today.
The accident happened on Jarrahdale Road near the South Western Highway about 9.30am.
Career and volunteer Fire and Rescue firefighters attended the scene and the RAC Rescue Helicopter was also dispatched, but then diverted when it was revealed the man's injuries were not severe.
In another accident, a woman in her 20s had to be airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital this morning after the car she was driving rolled.
The crash occurred about 9.30am at the intersection of Colbourne Road and Hinkley Road in Walyurin, about 300km southeast of Perth.
Meanwhile, firefighters have also been sent to a car crash on Governor and Rockingham Beach Roads in Rockingham.
The car crashed into a pole about 9.15am, knocking powerlines down and trapping the driver.Police spokeswoman Naomi Smith said the incidents were a reminder for drivers to be careful over the long weekend.
"We've already had one fatal this Easter," Sgt Smith said. "take care."
A 66-year-old man was killed yesterday killed when his car and caravan rolled over near Albany
The man died and a passenger was injured when the car and caravan they were towing rolled over about 11am at Green Range, east of Albany, about 400km south of Perth, on South Coast Highway.
