February 2, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 31-year-old cyclist has tragically died after being struck by a car in West Perth, Western Australia. The incident occurred on Fitzgerald Street and has prompted a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.

Location and Time
The collision took place on Fitzgerald Street, near the intersection with Randell Street, in West Perth. The incident occurred at approximately 3:50 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2025.

Vehicles Involved
The crash involved a bicycle, ridden by the 31-year-old man, and a station wagon, driven by a 21-year-old woman. No further details about the specific makes or models of the vehicles involved have been released.

Crash Description
The 31-year-old man was riding his bicycle northbound on Fitzgerald Street when he was struck by a station wagon traveling southbound. The collision occurred near the intersection of Fitzgerald and Randell Streets. The specific circumstances leading to the collision, including which vehicle may have deviated from its lane or failed to yield, are currently under investigation.

Injuries/Fatalities
The 31-year-old cyclist suffered critical injuries as a result of the collision with the station wagon. He was immediately transported to Royal Perth Hospital by paramedics. Despite medical intervention, he succumbed to his injuries and died at the hospital. The 21-year-old female driver of the station wagon was reported to be uninjured in the crash.

Emergency Response
Paramedics were dispatched to the scene of the collision on Fitzgerald Street in West Perth. They provided immediate medical assistance to the injured cyclist at the scene before transporting him to Royal Perth Hospital for emergency treatment. Police officers also attended the scene to begin their investigation into the crash and manage traffic flow in the area.

Investigation
West Australian Police are conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision. Their investigation will aim to determine the precise sequence of events leading up to the crash, identify any potential contributing factors, and establish whether any traffic laws were violated. The investigation will likely involve examining the scene of the collision, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing any available footage, including dashcam, CCTV, or mobile phone footage.

Witnesses/Appeals
WA Police are urging anyone who was traveling in the area of Fitzgerald and Randell Streets before 3:50 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2025, or who may have any relevant information about the collision, to come forward and assist with their inquiries. They are particularly interested in obtaining any footage of the incident, including dashcam, CCTV, or mobile phone footage, and have provided a means for it to be submitted directly to investigators through the WA Police website.

Community Impact
This fatal collision will undoubtedly have an impact on the local community in West Perth. The loss of a life in such circumstances is always a tragedy.

Contributing Factors
At this stage of the investigation, specific contributing factors to the collision have not been publicly released. The police investigation will consider a range of potential factors, including driver error, cyclist behavior, road conditions, visibility, and traffic flow.