Connolly fatal crash - witnesses sought, WA

Major Crash officers are investigating a traffic crash that occurred in Connolly on Wednesday, 26 December 2018 in which a man later died.

Around 12.30pm, a black 2014 model Volkswagen Golf hatchback, was travelling south-east along Fairway Circle near Royal Melbourne Ave and the Connolly Shopping Centre when the vehicle struck a pedestrian crossing the road, WA Police say.

The pedestrian, a 24-year-old man visiting Perth from Norway received critical injuries and was conveyed by ambulance to Royal Perth Hospital. The man died on 28 December 2018 from injuries received in the crash.

Major Crash officers would like to speak to anyone who saw the crash, the pedestrian or Golf hatchback prior to the crash.

Anyone with dash cam footage of the area around the above time, or has any information regarding this incident, is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.

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