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ABC News
4 days ago
- ABC News
Chinese national Chun Lai Yuen granted bail after Caitlyn Dickson struck in high-speed crash
A Chinese national allegedly behind the wheel of a speeding vehicle which struck a teenage girl following a car cruise event has been granted bail despite police concerns he is a flight risk. Chun Lai Yuen, 25, appeared today in the Perth Magistrates Court charged with dangerous driving, after 17-year-old Caitlyn Dickson sustained serious injuries at a car meet on Monday night. Police allege Mr Yuen was driving a black Honda Civic at more than 90 kilometres per hour on Camfield Drive near Crown Casino when it struck Ms Dickson. Police prosecutor Sgt Simon Chan opposed bail, saying Mr Yuen was on a temporary student visa and did not have a stable base in Perth. Magistrate Elizabeth Langdon granted bail with a $20,000 surety, and conditions including Mr Yuen not drive a motor vehicle. He is due back in court on August 15.
Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘She's a fighter': Parents of teen hit during Burswood cruise meet release heartfelt statement
The parents of the teenage girl, who is in intensive care after she was hit by a speeding car during a cruise meet in Burswood, had released a statement thanking first responders for keeping their 'beautiful girl' alive. Caitlyn Dickson, 17, was struck by the black Honda Civic on Camfield Drive near Crown Perth just before 10pm on Monday as the pre-arranged car club meeting was dispersing. In a statement, her parents, Paul and Bec Dickson said they were 'still in shock'. 'We can't believe what has happened,' they wrote. 'We are so very grateful to the first responders. It is a miracle that our beautiful girl is still alive – thanks to your efforts. 'Caitlyn is a fighter and we know is in for the fight of her life.' A GoFundMe page has also been set up to help the family with 'emergency surgeries and ongoing medical care to rehabilitation, home adjustments, and time away from work'. 'A devastating accident occurred that has left Caitlyn with life-changing injuries and turned her family's world upside down,' the page reads.
The Age
4 days ago
- The Age
‘She's a fighter': Parents of teen hit during Burswood cruise meet release heartfelt statement
The parents of the teenage girl, who is in intensive care after she was hit by a speeding car during a cruise meet in Burswood, had released a statement thanking first responders for keeping their 'beautiful girl' alive. Caitlyn Dickson, 17, was struck by the black Honda Civic on Camfield Drive near Crown Perth just before 10pm on Monday as the pre-arranged car club meeting was dispersing. In a statement, her parents, Paul and Bec Dickson said they were 'still in shock'. 'We can't believe what has happened,' they wrote. 'We are so very grateful to the first responders. It is a miracle that our beautiful girl is still alive – thanks to your efforts. 'Caitlyn is a fighter and we know is in for the fight of her life.' A GoFundMe page has also been set up to help the family with 'emergency surgeries and ongoing medical care to rehabilitation, home adjustments, and time away from work'. 'A devastating accident occurred that has left Caitlyn with life-changing injuries and turned her family's world upside down,' the page reads.
9 News
5 days ago
- 9 News
Teen in 'fight of her life' after Perth car meet crash
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here A 17-year-old girl is in the "fight of her life" in hospital after she was hit by an allegedly speeding car during a cruise meet in inner-city Perth , sparking criticism by car enthusiasts of "hooning". Caitlyn Dickson was leaving an organised car meet near Crown Casino in Burswood when she was hit last night and rushed to hospital, where she remains in a serious condition. A 25-year-year-old will face court tomorrow after being charged tonight over the crash . Caitlyn was on foot when she was hit by a Honda Civic on Camfield Drive in Burswood on Monday, July 14, 2025. (9News) Caitlyn's parents, Paul and Bec Dickson, tonight said they were still in shock. "We are so very grateful to the first responders," they said, in a statement. "It is a miracle that our beautiful girl is still alive – thanks to your efforts. "Caitlyn is a fighter and we know is in for the fight of her life." Caitlyn was on foot when she was hit by a Honda Civic on Camfield Drive about 9.55pm (11.55pm AEST) yesterday. She suffered internal bleeding and broken bones and was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital in a critical condition. The impact shattered the car's windscreen but the driver was uninjured. Caitlyn Dickson was leaving an organised car meet near Crown Casino in Burswood when she was hit on Monday, July 14, 2025. (9News) "The body in the air, three, four metres in the air, flinging, like they do in the movies or in Grand Theft Auto ," witness Zak Madsen told 9News. Police weren't on site at the time but had been there earlier in the night. An Ascot man has been charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm, in circumstances of aggravation. It's alleged he was speeding when he hit the teen pedestrian. Car enthusiasts say anti-social behaviour is becoming more common at meets like this and they've had enough, some now fearing for their safety and choosing to stay away. "You want to be able to go out and have a good night out with your mates and not have to look over your shoulder in fear," witness Michael Wood said. The impact shattered the car's windscreen but the driver was uninjured. (9News) Premier Roger Cook weighed in today. "We know the reason why these events are so popular amongst young people is because they film it, they post it online, they make it popular, which continues to drive that risky behaviour," he said. Locals say it's another reason the Burswood race track shouldn't go ahead. "This is going to impact and escalate the hooning that's already happening on Canfield drive with the race track happening," Save Burswood Park co-convenor Robin Harvey said. An online fundraiser has been set up to help the Dicksons. CONTACT US
