Fatal crash in Bentley

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Fatal crash in Bentley
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Officers from the Major Crash Investigation Squad are seeking the public’s assistance for information following a fatal crash that occurred in Bentley on Saturday, 16 May 2026.

About 11.30pm, a blue Hyundai i30 hatchback struck a pedestrian in the carpark of a shopping centre located on Albany Highway near John Street.

The pedestrian, a 19-year-old woman, sustained critical injuries and was conveyed by ambulance to Royal Perth Hospital, where she later died.
The driver of the Hyundai, a 19-year-old man, is assisting police with inquiries.

Major Crash investigators are conducting an examination of the scene and urge anyone who saw the crash to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000.

Anyone with dash-cam or mobile phone vision relating to this crash is asked to upload the vision directly to investigators via this link: 
https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/mcis2026-120

If you or anyone you know has been affected by a road crash, contact Road Trauma Support WA on 1300 004 814.
 

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