Officers from the Major Crash Investigation Section are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Queens Park on Monday, 7 September 2026.
About 8.50am, a white Volvo garbage truck and a pedestrian were involved in a collision along Balaka Way.
The victim - a 70-year-old male - was conveyed to Royal Perth Hospital, where he later died as a result of injuries sustained.
The 59-year-old male driver of the truck was uninjured.
Major Crash investigators are conducting an examination of the scene and are appealing for any witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers online via www.crimestopperswa.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000.
Dash-cam 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/mcis2026-231
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