A 70-year-old woman remains in critical condition at Royal Perth Hospital following a devastating three-vehicle collision in the Perth Hills on Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred on Canning Road in Carmel around 3:30pm, involving a beige Honda Civic sedan, a white Toyota HiLux utility, and a silver Mercedes-Benz sedan.
Details of the Crash
According to police, the elderly woman driving the Honda Civic sustained life-threatening injuries in the impact. The other two drivers—a 34-year-old man in the HiLux and a 17-year-old P-plater behind the wheel of the Mercedes—escaped with minor injuries. Both were transported to Fiona Stanley Hospital for treatment.
Investigation and Appeal for Witnesses
Major Crash investigators are urgently seeking witnesses to the incident. Anyone with information is urged to report it online or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Dash-cam or mobile phone footage related to the crash can be uploaded directly to investigators via a provided link.
The crash has left the local community in shock as authorities work to determine the cause. The elderly woman's condition remains critical, and further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
