Safety note: Admin approval is an initial review, not a guarantee that every detail is correct. Check important or urgent claims with official sources and report anything inaccurate or unsafe.
Source and credit: Contributor's own report
Police tape at a crash investigation site in Bassendean.
Smart summary
A 35-year-old man remains in critical condition following a collision with a utility vehicle in Bassendean on Friday afternoon, with police appealing for witnesses.
A 35-year-old man remains in a critical condition following a serious collision in the north-eastern Perth suburb of Bassendean on Friday afternoon. Emergency services were called to Jackson Street at approximately 12:35pm following reports that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, first responders provided urgent medical assistance to the man before he was transported to Royal Perth Hospital under emergency conditions. Medical staff continue to monitor his condition, which remains critical.
The vehicle involved in the incident has been identified as a white and silver Mitsubishi tray-top utility. The driver, a 50-year-old man, was not physically injured during the collision. Following the incident, police secured the area to allow for a thorough examination of the scene, which resulted in temporary traffic disruptions for local residents and road users in the immediate vicinity.
Officers from the Major Crash Investigation Section have now taken carriage of the inquiry. Investigators are working to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the collision, including examining factors such as vehicle movements, road conditions, and visibility at the time of the incident. While the investigation is in its early stages, authorities have confirmed that inquiries into the sequence of events are ongoing.
Police are now issuing a public appeal for anyone who may have witnessed the crash or observed the Mitsubishi utility travelling in the area prior to the incident to come forward. Investigators are particularly interested in obtaining any dash-cam or mobile phone footage that may have captured the moments leading up to or during the collision. Such evidence is considered vital for reconstructing the events and understanding how the incident occurred.
This incident has prompted a reminder from authorities regarding the importance of road safety and vigilance in suburban areas. As the investigation continues over the coming days, police are urging anyone with relevant information to contact Crime Stoppers. Further details may be updated as more information becomes available.
IncidentCollisionInvestigationCrashFollowing
A 35-year-old man remains in a critical condition following a serious collision in the north-eastern Perth suburb of Bassendean on Friday afternoon. Emergency services were called to Jackson Street at approximately 12:35pm following reports that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, first responders provided urgent medical assistance to the man before he was transported to Royal Perth Hospital under emergency conditions. Medical staff continue to monitor his condition, which remains critical.
The vehicle involved in the incident has been identified as a white and silver Mitsubishi tray-top utility. The driver, a 50-year-old man, was not physically injured during the collision. Following the incident, police secured the area to allow for a thorough examination of the scene, which resulted in temporary traffic disruptions for local residents and road users in the immediate vicinity.
Officers from the Major Crash Investigation Section have now taken carriage of the inquiry. Investigators are working to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the collision, including examining factors such as vehicle movements, road conditions, and visibility at the time of the incident. While the investigation is in its early stages, authorities have confirmed that inquiries into the sequence of events are ongoing.
Police are now issuing a public appeal for anyone who may have witnessed the crash or observed the Mitsubishi utility travelling in the area prior to the incident to come forward. Investigators are particularly interested in obtaining any dash-cam or mobile phone footage that may have captured the moments leading up to or during the collision. Such evidence is considered vital for reconstructing the events and understanding how the incident occurred.
This incident has prompted a reminder from authorities regarding the importance of road safety and vigilance in suburban areas. As the investigation continues over the coming days, police are urging anyone with relevant information to contact Crime Stoppers. Further details may be updated as more information becomes available.
Wagga Wagga New South Wales · Breaking News · 16 Sep 2026
Riverina Police have established a dedicated investigation, Strike Force Arctis, following a reported increase in serious property and violent offences across Wagga Wagga. The o...
A serious late-night collision on the Hume Highway in Sydney’s south-west has left several people injured, including children, with one man in critical...
A Canberra woman has become the first person in the ACT whose death has been linked to a highly potent synthetic opioid, prompting renewed concern about...
Two teenagers have appeared in a Perth court after allegedly breaking into a crocodile enclosure and attacking the 400-kilogram reptile with a metal pole.
Cairns Regional Council has unanimously voted to seek $400,000 in Queensland Government funding for a program designed to connect local businesses with the region’s growing film...
An automated external defibrillator and memorial plaque have been installed at Ellery Creek Big Hole following the death of disability advocate Ellen Fr...
Queensland firefighters spent several hours monitoring a significant grass fire at Mary Kinross Park in Bargara, near Bundaberg, after the blaze broke out on Wednesday evening....
