Tributes flow after Harley Corbett, Jermayne Smith and Brandon Krakouer killed in Wedgefield crash

A former Peel Thunder footballer who spent days in hospital in a critical condition after the car he was in crashed into a lamp post has become the third young man to tragically die in the crash.

Tributes for Harley Corbett, 22, Jermaine Smith, 25, and Brandon Krakuer, 24, flooded social media after a white Holden Commodore containing five men veered off Wallwork Road in Wedgefield and hit a lamp post at around 9.20pm on June 10.

Mr Krakuer is understood to have died at the scene, while Mr Smith died in hospital a short time later.

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Mr Corbett was airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital after the crash before being admitted to intensive care.

West understands after being in critical condition for nearly a week, his life support was turned off Sunday night.

Corbett’s football club – Peel Thunder FC – has since released a tribute to the young talent.

“Peel Thunder Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Harley Corbett,” they said on Facebook.

“Harley played six Colts games for Perth in 2020 and made four appearances for our reserves in 2023.

“Harley will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with Harley’s family and friends at this time.”

Mr Smith was also a talented footballer, playing for the Belmont Bombers senior football club.

“Maine will be remembered by his coaches and teammates as an extremely talented, athletically gifted footballer with a cheeky smile that lit up his teammates and those around him,” the club said on Friday.

The club wore black armbands in all three grades at the weekends matches against Kwinana FC.

“Get around guys, RIP and fly high our brother #15 forever,” they said.

Brittany Krakuer has since posted a series of tributes to her brother – which has been met with support from loved ones.

A white cross bearing the name Brandon ‘Banner’ Krakouer was placed in the ground in his honor before being surrounded by flowers.

Ms Krakuer said Harley’s death in hospital was a day she would always remember.

“Today (is) one of the worst days of my life, three years ago today I lost my little sister and turned off the machines, now when I go to the hospital to see my little brother my heart hurts, today is a day in which I will never forget,” she wrote.

All three men who died were rear passengers in the vehicle.

The 32-year-old front passenger and 25-year-old driver were taken to Hedland Health Campus following the crash with minor injuries.

Police confirmed to The West on Monday that no charges have been filed in the crash.

Aboriginal advocate Mervyn Eades said the crash had affected numerous families along with the wider Noongar community.

Last week, Mr Eads visited members of Mr Corbett’s family at RPH, who he said were left “devastated”.

“All these young men were widely respected and loved,” he said.

“Jermaine was an outstanding young football player … he played for Belmont. He has always been heavily involved in Noongar football carnivals.

“Harley has a son… and is expecting another child. He is a great young footballer. The football community is suffering from this.”

Mr Eads said the young men mostly lived in the Perth metropolitan area but had been up north visiting family.

“Brandon has strong family ties to Mt Barker … everyone is hurt,” he said.

If you or someone you know has been involved in a road accident, contact Road Trauma Support WA on 1300 004 814.