About 6:20pm, a grey Honda CRV station wagon was travelling south on Nicholson Road when it struck a male pedestrian just before the intersection with Ranford Road.
The 78-year-old pedestrian sustained critical injuries as a result of the crash and was conveyed to Fiona Stanley Hospital where he later died.
The 39-year-old male driver of the Honda was not injured and is assisting police with their inquiries.
Major Crash investigators are urging anyone who saw, or has information relating to this crash, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online via www.crimestopperswa.com.au .
Dash-cam, or mobile phone vision relating to this crash, can be uploaded directly to investigators via this link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/canningvalec…
If you or anyone you know has been affected by a road crash, contact Road Trauma Support WA on 1300 004 814.