‘Magical twins’: Tributes pour in for 7yo girls tragically killed in car crash

The WA twins, Macey and Riley, are remembered as “true sunshine souls who bring so much joy to their entire family.”

Alexandra Feiam

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February 21, 2024 - 7:07AM

Macey and Riley were tragically killed in a car crash in WA's Wheatbelt. Source: Facebook

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Tributes have poured in for the twin girls who tragically died in a horror car crash in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt.

At 11am Sunday morning, two seven-year-old girls, Macey and Riley, were in the car with their mum on their way from Perth to Kalgoorlie.

As they drove the white Toyota Camry, the sedan veered off the Great Eastern Highway in Carrabin and hit a tree.

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Macey and Riley were tragically killed in a car crash in WA's Wheatbelt. Source: Facebook

Twins tragically killed in collision with tree

Despite both girls wearing their seatbelts, the impact was too strong, and they both tragically died at the scene.

The 31yo mum sustained minor injuries and was rushed to Merredin Hospital, but has since been discharged.

“This crash and the death of the two young girls will have a long-lasting impact on the family, friends and the broader community,” said Adam Matson, major crash officer-in-charge.

“The scene of the crash was extremely confronting.”

He added the cause of the crash was currently under investigation, and the police are yet to speak to Rachel.

“We are really early in the investigation, so our investigation will detail as to what has taken place,” Matson said.

The girls are remembered as being "gorgeous, funny, cheeky, magical little twins." Source; Facebook

Twins remembered as being “gorgeous, funny, cheeky”

The two young girls have been described by a close family member as “gorgeous, funny, cheeky, magical little twins.”

“True sunshine souls who bring so much joy to their entire family,” she said, per The West Australian.

Support from YouthCARE will be offered to the public school where Macey and Riley attended.

“Where there is any tragedy in a community, YouthCARE feels deeply for the people impacted by that tragedy and will offer professionally qualified critical incident response chaplains to support the school and the community,” said chief executive Tamsyn Cullingford.

Anyone with information regarding the crash, or who saw the car in the time leading up to the crash, is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.