Man killed in alleged hit-and-run on Perth freeway, accused driver charged
A 22-year-old man was killed in an alleged hit-and-run incident on the Mitchell Freeway in Perth. The accused driver, a 30-year-old man, has been charged and was refused bail. Police are seeking information from the public regarding the incident.
- ▪The incident occurred on the northbound lanes of the Mitchell Freeway around 7:20pm.
- ▪The victim died at the scene from critical injuries sustained in the crash.
- ▪The accused driver reported to police later and has been charged with multiple offenses.
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Man killed in alleged hit-and-run on Perth's Mitchell Freeway, accused driver chargedBy Callum LiddelowTopic:CourtsMon 25 May 2026 at 9:00amMon 25 May 2026 at 9:00amMon 25 May 2026 at 9:00amThe man died at the scene after he was hit in the northbound lanes of the Mitchell Freeway. (ABC News: Kenith Png)abc.net.au/news/man-killed-in-alleged-hit-and-run-on-mitchell-freeway-perth/106717190Link copiedShareShare articleA 22-year-old man has died after being struck by a car in an alleged hit-and-run on the Mitchell Freeway in Perth's northern suburbs.Police received reports of a man being hit by a car in the freeway's northbound lanes between Hepburn Avenue and Whitfords Avenue around 7:20pm last night.Ambulance crews found the 22-year-old man with critical injuries.He died at the scene.Police…
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