WA Police investigating woman’s death following Geraldton roadside breath test as ‘death in police presence’

Key points

• An internal investigation has been launched after a woman died in police presence following a roadside breath testing operation in Geraldton on Monday night. Police say officers stopped a female driver on Brand Highway in Mount Tarcoola about 6.55pm.
• The woman completed breath testing, was issued a driving prohibition notice and was released from custody. Police say she then experienced a medical issue, and officers offered assistance, which was declined.
• After officers contacted St John WA, she became unresponsive. Officers gave first aid until paramedics arrived, and she was taken to hospital, where she was later declared dead.