Detectives from the Major Crash Investigation Section have charged a 44-year-old woman as part of an investigation into a serious crash in Lockridge yesterday, Tuesday 2 November 2021.
It will be alleged around 3.10pm, the woman was driving a Holden Commodore sedan when at the intersection of Diana Crescent and Rosher Road, the vehicle struck an 8-year-old boy crossing the road from a nearby school. It will be further alleged the woman drove away from the scene without stopping.
The boy was taken to Perth Children's Hospital with serious injuries.
The 44-year-old woman from Lockridge is due to appear before the Midland Magistrates Court on 26 November 2021 charged with:-
• Fail to Stop and Render Assistance after an Incident Occasioning Grievous Bodily Harm;
• Fail to Report an Incident Occasioning Grievous Bodily Harm; and
• No Authority to Drive.
Inquiries are continuing and investigators urge anyone who saw the crash to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au
Dash-cam or mobile phone vision relating to this crash can uploaded directly to investigators via this link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/carvpedestrianlockridge
