A 17-year-old female driver is in critical condition following a collision between a car and a truck in Byford, southeast of Perth, late Wednesday night.
The crash occurred at the intersection of Beenyup Road and South Western Highway around 11:55 pm, involving a white Hyundai Getz hatchback and a blue Mack truck with a white semi-trailer.
A 26-year-old male passenger in the Hyundai died at the scene. The 17-year-old driver and an 18-year-old male passenger were taken to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
Major Crash investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone who saw the vehicles in the area before the crash to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online.



