Welshpool serious crash

Major Crash officers are investigating a serious crash that occurred in Welshpool yesterday, Friday 1 March 2019.

About 10.40am, a white Kenworth prime mover (left lane) and a blue Isuzu truck (right lane) were stationary at a red traffic light at the intersection of Orrong Road and McDowell Street. A silver Suzuki GF hatchback travelling along Orrong Road collided with the rear of the Kenworth causing the Suzuki to also hit the Isuzu truck.

A 3-year-old child who was a rear passenger in the Suzuki received serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to Fiona Stanley Hospital before being transferred to the Perth Children’s Hospital.

A 49-year-old woman who was a front passenger in the Suzuki received serious injuries and was conveyed by ambulance to Fiona Stanley Hospital.

The 29-year-old female driver of the Suzuki received minor injuries.

Major Crash investigators would like to speak with anyone who saw the crash, or the silver Suzuki hatchback prior to the crash. Anyone with any information relating to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au

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