A driver has been killed in a catastrophic highway crash after smashing through an overpass barrier on Wednesday.
The male driver was travelling on Tonkin Hwy near Perth Airport about 7am when his Toyota HiLux veered off the road, slammed through railing and landed several metres below by Abernethy Rd.
The vehicle flipped and finished on its roof.
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A nearby worker heard the crash and contacted triple-0, 7NEWS was told.
The driver, the only person in the car, could not be saved.
WA Police are working to formally identify him.
A driver has been killed in a shocking crash near Perth Airport. Credit: 7NEWSThe crash happened about 7am. Credit: 7NEWS
Firefighters were called in as part of the delicate operation to remove the car.
Major Crash is investigating and police have appealed for witnesses with information and dashcam vision to contact Crime Stoppers.
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