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Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit While Crossing Four Lanes in Hamilton Hill

Police have opened a major-crash inquiry following residents' warnings about the road.

Overview

  • A 31-year-old man was struck by a southbound silver Toyota Corolla while crossing four lanes on Rockingham Road in Hamilton Hill and later died at Fiona Stanley Hospital.
  • Witnesses said the man was with his dog when he stepped onto the roadway, and several bystanders rushed to help.
  • The driver stopped and helped at the scene alongside an off-duty nurse and several medical students who provided first aid.
  • Major crash detectives shut the road for hours to examine the scene, and police said the 32-year-old driver is assisting with inquiries with no charges announced.
  • Local residents describe this stretch as a long-standing danger with past crashes, including cars hitting homes, which could fuel calls for safer crossings or speed controls.