Murder/Suicide Suspected In Fiery Crash

"Jarrahdale, Western Australia - West Australian police are investigating if a car crash which claimed the lives of a man and his two children was a murder suicide.

"A 45-year-old man was driving a station wagon in Jarrahdale, about 70km south of Perth, when it left the Albany Highway on Sunday about 2.40pm (WST).

"The car slammed into a tree at high speed and burst into flames, incinerating the man and a six-year-old girl and a five-year-old boy.

"Police say the man was separated from his wife and had custody of the children as part of an access visit.

"Police spokesman Samuel Dinnison said Major Crime were investigating the crash.

"`There are some circumstances to suggest that the crash may be suspicious,` Mr Dinnison said.

"`Detectives will be looking into those today.`

"It is understood there were no skid marks at the scene of the crash."

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