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17-Year-Old Pedestrian Critically Injured by Speeding Car at Perth Car Meet

Police are appealing for bystander footage after a crash left a 17-year-old girl in critical condition.

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Overview

  • The collision occurred shortly before 10pm on Camfield Drive as cars were dispersing from the weekly Monday Meets event.
  • The teenager suffered multiple broken bones and internal injuries and remains in critical care at Royal Perth Hospital.
  • A 25-year-old Ascot man driving the black Honda Civic is assisting investigators and is expected to face dangerous driving and grievous bodily harm charges.
  • Monday Meets organisers have halted future gatherings and WA Police have launched a major crash investigation, urging witnesses to submit any mobile footage.
  • Premier Roger Cook reaffirmed support for post-and-boast anti-hooning laws and warned of tougher enforcement around informal street racing meets.