Detectives from the Major Crime Division are investigating an incident that occurred in Bayswater today, Tuesday 19 November 2024.
About 11am, police were called to Cantlebury Road following reports of a man in a silver Holden Commodore acting erratically. The silver Holden Commodore collided with a nearby Ford Ranger before driving away from the area.
A short time later, there was an incident on Rose Avenue between the driver of the silver Holden Commodore and a pedestrian who was struck by the vehicle.
Police, who had just arrived at the scene, rendered immediate first aid to the pedestrian.
A 52-year-old man sustained serious injuries during the incident and was conveyed to Royal Perth Hospital where he was later declared deceased.
The driver of the vehicle was apprehended a short distance away after crashing his vehicle into a traffic light on the corner of Railway Parade and Rose Avenue.
The silver Holden Commodore was also occupied by two young children, who were thankfully unharmed.
A man in his 30s is in police custody while he is being medically examined.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any dashcam, CCTV or mobile phone footage of the area, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers immediately on 1800 333 000 or report online via www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
About 11am, police were called to Cantlebury Road following reports of a man in a silver Holden Commodore acting erratically. The silver Holden Commodore collided with a nearby Ford Ranger before driving away from the area.
A short time later, there was an incident on Rose Avenue between the driver of the silver Holden Commodore and a pedestrian who was struck by the vehicle.
Police, who had just arrived at the scene, rendered immediate first aid to the pedestrian.
A 52-year-old man sustained serious injuries during the incident and was conveyed to Royal Perth Hospital where he was later declared deceased.
The driver of the vehicle was apprehended a short distance away after crashing his vehicle into a traffic light on the corner of Railway Parade and Rose Avenue.
The silver Holden Commodore was also occupied by two young children, who were thankfully unharmed.
A man in his 30s is in police custody while he is being medically examined.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any dashcam, CCTV or mobile phone footage of the area, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers immediately on 1800 333 000 or report online via www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
