It will be alleged about 5pm, a maroon Nissan X-Trail station sedan struck a female pedestrian, who was walking on Evinrude Bend.
It will be further alleged; the driver failed to stop and render assistance.
Emergency services attended the scene.
The 58-year-old female pedestrian was conveyed to Royal Perth Hospital via St. John WA for treatment of critical injuries sustained.
The driver was located a short time later and was arrested.
A 36-year-old man from Henley Brook has been charged with:
• 1 x Driver Failed to Stop and Ensure Assistance Received after Incident Occasioning Grievous Bodily Harm
• 1 x Driver Fail to report an Incident Occasioning Death or Grievous Bodily Harm
• 1 x Dangerous Driving Occasioning Grievous Bodily Harm - Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drugs
He is due to appear before the Rockingham Magistrates Court on Monday 19 May 2025.
The investigation remains ongoing. Major Crash investigators are conducting an examination of the scene and are appealing for any witnesses to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au
Dash-cam, CCTV or mobile phone vision relating to this crash can uploaded directly to investigators via this link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/hitandrunroc… ;
If you or anyone you know has been affected by a road crash, contact Road Trauma Support WA on 1300 004 814.
