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Perth Bus Driver Charged With Careless Driving Causing Death Near RAC Arena

The 37-year-old driver faces Perth Magistrates Court on July 18 on a charge of careless driving causing death.

A Transperth bus driver has been charged over a crash where a pedestrian crossing the road was hit and killed outside RAC Arena on Friday. 
The police have charged a man after a bus crash outside the Perth Arena on the weekend. Nine News
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Overview

  • On June 20 a Transperth bus turning off Milligan Street struck and killed a 45-year-old man crossing Wellington Street outside RAC Arena.
  • Major crash investigators charged the 37-year-old driver from Piara Waters on June 23 with careless driving causing death and bodily harm.
  • He was uninjured in the collision and remained at the scene to assist WA Police with their inquiries.
  • The collision occurred about 15 minutes after a West Coast Fever vs Adelaide Thunderbirds netball match was due to start, drawing numerous spectators to the arena precinct.
  • WA Police Inspector Vic Hussey described the scene as “very sad” as officers comforted multiple bystanders and the Public Transport Authority WA declined to comment pending legal proceedings.