Triple Horror on Perth Streets: Toddler, 2, Among Three Pedestrians Mowed Down by Car at Busy Intersection
- A two-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man, and a 38-year-old man were hit by a car at a Scarborough intersection on Friday evening.
- The 38-year-old male pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital.
- A 76-year-old woman, believed to be the driver, stopped at the scene and is assisting police with their investigation.
Chaos erupted on Perth’s streets on Friday evening when a car ploughed into three pedestrians at a busy intersection, leaving a trail of destruction and desperation in its wake.
The accident occurred at approximately 7:10pm at the intersection of West Coast Highway and Manning Street in Scarborough, a northwestern suburb of Perth. Witnesses described the scene as “horrific” as a two-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man, and a 38-year-old man were struck by a car.
The 38-year-old male pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition. The 20-year-old man sustained minor leg injuries and was treated by paramedics at the scene.
The two-year-old girl, who was also assessed by paramedics, was later taken privately to Perth Children’s Hospital for further medical attention. The condition of the young girl is not yet known.
The alleged driver of the Lexus, a 76-year-old woman, stopped at the scene and is assisting police with their investigation. She was not injured in the incident.
Investigations are ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many residents expressing their concern and distress at the tragic event.
As the investigation continues, the community is left to grapple with the consequences of the accident, and the families of the victims are left to pick up the pieces and hope for a speedy recovery.