UPDATE: A pedestrian has been seriously injured after a car struck him on West Coast Highway in Scarborough just after 7:00 PM on Friday. The man, believed to be in his 30s, was crossing the road near the Manning Street lights when the incident occurred, prompting immediate action from emergency services.
Authorities confirm that the victim was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital under priority conditions. A spokesman for St John WA stated, “We transported a male in his 30s to Royal Perth Hospital with lights and sirens.” As of Saturday morning, the man remains in stable condition.
Police have closed southbound traffic on West Coast Highway at Manning Street to investigate the crash, examining the hatchback involved and marking the scene for further analysis. Eyewitnesses reported the highway was blocked for several hours as officers worked to gather evidence.
This incident comes just over a week after a tragic accident claimed the life of a 22-year-old motorcyclist in a fiery crash further north on West Coast Highway, near Elliott Road. That fatality occurred on a Wednesday night, shortly after another motorcyclist died on the Kwinana Freeway, highlighting a concerning trend in road safety.
In light of these incidents, Commander Mike Peters of the WA Police has urged drivers to take responsibility for their actions behind the wheel. “WA Police are doing everything they can in the enforcement space to change driver behaviour,” he stated. “I can’t sit in your car and make decisions for you… I would expect by 2025 that the community would understand.”
As traffic restrictions in Scarborough were lifted at 10:00 PM, authorities are now focusing on preventing future incidents. Motorists are reminded to exercise caution on the roads as investigations continue into both the recent crashes and overall safety measures.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as officials work to address the rising concerns about road safety in the region. This is a critical moment for community awareness and responsibility on the roads.
