Pedestrian dies in horror hit-and-run in Wembley
The scene of the crash on Wednesday night. Credit: Caleb Runciman / The West Australian
A man has died after he was hit by a car in a suspected hit-and-run in Wembley.
Police are searching for the driver involved in the incident where a male pedestrian was hit by an 'unknown vehicle' on Herdsman Parade between 6.20pm and 6.30pm on Thursday.
The pedestrian was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment, however he later succumbed to his injuries.
Major crash investigators are urging any witnesses to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
Anyone with dash-cam or mobile phone vision of Herdsman Parade between 6.20pm and 6.30pm on 24 April 2025 is urged to upload this vision directly to investigators via this link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/fatalcrashwembley240425
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