On Tuesday 3 November 2020, Major Crash Investigators charged a 54-year-old Perth Transit Authority bus driver after a fatal crash that occurred in Perth on Tuesday, 6 October 2020.
It is alleged about 4:10pm the man was driving a bus that was travelling north on Beaufort Street and entered the intersection of Newcastle Street, colliding with a cyclist.
The cyclist, a 54-year-old man from North Perth died at the scene.
The bus driver, a 54-year-old man from Averley has been charged Dangerous Driving Occasioning Death and is due to appear before the Perth Magistrates Court today, 4 December 2020.
Major Crash Investigators still wish to speak with anyone who saw the crash, or the bus or cyclist prior to the crash, Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
Dash camera vision and photos can be provided to Major Crash investigators by uploading them via this link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/beaufortstreetcyclistvbus
