Pedestrian hit by car, major highway closed

Perth Now15-05-2025

Police are investigating a serious crash after a pedestrian was hit by a car on Canning Highway. Credit: Main Roads WA
Jessica Evensen The West Australian
Police are investigating a serious crash after a pedestrian was hit by a car on Canning Highway.
Emergency services rushed to the scene after reports a car collided with a pedestrian near Ryrie Avenue on Canning Highway, Como, about 9.40am on Thursday.
The pedestrian sustained critical injuries.
Canning Highway has been closed in both directions between Thelma Street and Preston Road as investigators probe the scene.
More to come.

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