Tragic Dalkeith Crash: UWA Student Killed by Speeding Doctor with High BAC

February 17, 2025
Tragic Dalkeith Crash: UWA Student Killed by Speeding Doctor with High BAC
  • A tragic car crash in Dalkeith on February 15, 2025, has led to the death of 24-year-old Elizabeth Pearce, a University of Western Australia student.

  • The family of Pearce expressed their devastation, stating, 'Our world is shattered' following the incident.

  • Bellinge, a 45-year-old obstetrician, was allegedly driving at 130 km/h in a 50 km/h zone when the collision occurred.

  • At the time of the crash, Bellinge had a blood alcohol level of 0.183, nearly four times the legal limit.

  • Despite receiving CPR from bystanders and paramedics, Pearce succumbed to her injuries at the scene.

  • In memory of Pearce, flowers and messages were left at the crash site, highlighting the community's grief over the loss.

  • The crash occurred on Birdwood Parade, a high-end residential area in Perth, when Dr. Rhys Henry Stone Bellinge's Jaguar collided with the ride-share vehicle driven by Pearce.

  • The driver of the ride-share vehicle, a 25-year-old man, was critically injured and required extraction using the jaws of life.

  • Bellinge has been charged with manslaughter and dangerous driving, and his medical practice has announced he will be unavailable for appointments due to 'unforeseen circumstances.'

  • Currently hospitalized with serious injuries, Bellinge is under police guard and awaits a bail decision.

  • Concerns have been raised about Bellinge's emotional state, with indications of a discrepancy between his public persona and private actions.

  • Bellinge is scheduled to appear in court, facing charges that could include manslaughter or the lesser charge of dangerous driving causing death.

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