July 15, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 17-year-old girl is fighting for life after being struck by a speeding car during a pre-arranged car meet in Burswood, Western Australia. The incident occurred just before 10:00 pm on Monday, July 14, 2025, as spectators lined Camfield Drive near the Crown complex. The girl was attempting to cross the road when a black Honda Civic sedan hit her at high speed. Police have confirmed that excessive speed is believed to be a factor, and the driver is cooperating with the investigation.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Monday, July 14, 2025 (just before 10:00 pm)
  • Location: Camfield Drive, Burswood, near the Crown complex, Western Australia

Vehicles Involved

  • Black Honda Civic sedan – allegedly travelling at high speed; driven by a 25-year-old man

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • No fatalities reported.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • A 17-year-old female pedestrian suffered multiple broken bones and is in a critical condition at Royal Perth Hospital.
  • Other Injuries:
    • The 25-year-old driver was uninjured.

Emergency Response
Paramedics arrived quickly and transported the teen to Royal Perth Hospital. WA Police secured the area, reviewed mobile phone footage from the scene, and began collecting evidence. Police Commissioner Col Blanch confirmed that officers had impounded another vehicle earlier in the night at the same location.

Investigation
WA Police are continuing to investigate the crash. Key focus areas include:

  • Speed of the vehicle at the time of the incident
  • Conditions on Camfield Drive during the car meet dispersal
  • Event organiser liability and future regulation of “Mondaymeets”

The 25-year-old driver is assisting police. The incident has prompted cancellation of similar meets planned later in the week.

Community Impact
The crash has reignited community and law enforcement concerns about the safety of unofficial car meets, particularly in densely populated urban areas. Mondaymeets, a recurring event drawing large crowds of car enthusiasts, is now under greater scrutiny. Police have pledged tougher enforcement to prevent further dangerous behaviour.

Witnesses/Appeals
WA Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has dashcam or mobile footage from the Camfield Drive area around 9:45–10:00 pm on July 14, 2025, to contact: