Mark Burgess ‘hysterical’ following crash in Golden Grove that killed Kirsten Rawolle, court documents say

A man who allegedly caused a fatal crash in Golden Grove was “hysterical” and “crying uncontrollably” moments after the collision, court documents say.

A man sobbed “uncontrollably” and told witnesses “no, no I didn’t kill her” immediately after he allegedly caused a fatal crash, court documents say.

Court documents have revealed eyewitness testimonies about the “violent” multi-car collision at a Golden Grove intersection in February, including the moment the accused driver’s car went airborne.

A “hysterical” Mark Andrew Burgess, of Hillbank, left his car in shock and “crying uncontrollably” in the moments after the crash, the documents say, and allegedly told one witness “no, no, she’s not dead, I did not kill her”.

One witness described his red Ford Territory “driving like crazy” and “extremely fast” before leaving the tarmac of the road and driving through a garden.

Another detailed the moment the car “struck the concrete divider” on Atlantis Dr, Golden Grove, and “went airborne” leaving the witness to think the two drivers of the cars that were hit both died.

Mr Burgess appeared in court for the first time last week over the three-car collision, which killed 32-year-old Blair Athol woman Kirsten Rawolle.

Mr Burgess, 62, is alleged to have been the driver of the Ford that travelled down Golden Way towards the Atlantis Rd intersection where Ms Rawolle was waiting at a red light.

Kirsten Rawolle, a 32-year-old woman from Blair Athol, died at the scene after a red Ford Territory crashed into the driver's side door as she sat waiting at a red light. Picture: Supplied

Mark Burgess outside Elizabeth Magistrates Court on June 3, 2024, after being charged with death by dangerous driving over a fatal crash at Golden Grove in February.

Mr Burgess is charged with driving in a reckless or dangerous manner, failing to stop and provide particulars to a person at a crash scene, causing death by dangerous driving and causing harm by dangerous driving.

He is yet to enter a plea to any charge before the court.

According to the documents, Ms Rawolle was heading home after visiting her family the morning of the crash and had left around midday.

The documents allege Mr Burgess was involved in a rear-end accident just minutes before the fatal crash.

He is alleged to have collided with the rear end of a Toyota RAV4 twice while heading along The Grove Way around 12.09pm.

According to court documents, the red Toyota was driving “out of control”. Picture: George Yankovich

The driver of the Toyota was unharmed in the crash, but it is alleged Mr Burgess then drove past the car and caused the fatal collision.

Ms Rawolle, who was driving a Hyundai, died at the scene of the crash.

She was the “cherished and loving daughter” of Mark and Jenny, a tribute published in The Advertiser in March said, and a “dearly loved” long-term partner to Adrian.

She also had two younger siblings, Tessa and Joel.

Magistrate David White in Elizabeth Magistrates Court on Monday described the allegations as “very serious” and remanded Mr Burgess on continuing bail until his next appearance in September.