Fatal Bus Crash Kills Runner in Perth Suburb
- A 65-year-old man has died in hospital after being hit by a bus in a horror crash in Perth’s southeast.
- The man was jogging along Forest Lakes Drive when the Transperth bus struck him at 7:40 am on Tuesday.
- He suffered critical injuries and was rushed to Fiona Stanley Hospital by St John WA paramedics.
- Police are examining the scene and have appealed for witnesses or anyone with footage to contact Crime Stoppers.
Tragedy has struck Perth’s southeast, leaving one man dead after a horrific bus crash on Tuesday morning.
The 65-year-old man was out jogging along Forest Lakes Drive in Thornlie when he was hit by a Transperth bus travelling along the road at 7:40 am.
Emergency services rushed the man to Fiona Stanley Hospital, but despite the best efforts of paramedics and medical staff, he could not be saved and sadly passed away in hospital.
WA Police are currently investigating the scene and are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has footage to contact Crime Stoppers.
The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of road safety and the devastating consequences of accidents on our roads.
In light of this tragedy, authorities are urging all road users to exercise extreme caution and vigilance when using the roads, particularly during peak hour when traffic volumes are high.
The incident also highlights the critical role of emergency services in responding to accidents and saving lives, and the importance of having a robust and well-funded emergency response system in place.
As the community mourns the loss of the 65-year-old man, authorities will continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and work to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
