Woman dies during police breath test operation in Geraldton
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 06:08 · Archive
A woman died after a roadside breath test in Geraldton, Western Australia on Monday evening.
A woman died in police presence following a roadside breath testing operation on Brand Highway in Mount Tarcoola, Geraldton, on Monday evening at approximately 6.55pm. Officers conducting the random breath test stopped a female driver, who completed the breathalyser testing process and was issued a driving prohibition notice before being released from police custody.
Moments later, the woman began to experience a medical issue. Police officers offered assistance, which she declined. Officers then contacted St John WA paramedics as a precaution. A brief moment after this, the woman became unresponsive. Police officers administered first aid whilst waiting for paramedics to arrive.
St John WA paramedics transported the woman to hospital, where she was later declared dead. In line with WA Police Force policy, an internal investigation has been launched into the death. The investigation is being overseen by the internal affairs unit, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
How it is being reported
- WA Police investigating woman’s death following Geraldton roadside breath test as ‘death in police presence’An internal investigation has been launched after a woman died in ‘police presence’ following a roadside breath testing operation on Monday night.Perth Now · 22 Oct, 05:39
- WA Police investigating woman’s death following Geraldton roadside breath test as ‘death in police presence’An internal investigation has been launched after a woman died in ‘police presence’ during a roadside breath testing operation in Geraldton on Monday night.The West Australian · 20 Oct, 08:12
In this story: Western Australia Police · St John WA · Geraldton · Brand Highway · Mount Tarcoola
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