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Incident Overview
A 54-year-old cyclist is in critical condition after being struck by a car in an alleged hit-and-run incident in Kenwick, Perth. The incident occurred on Friday evening, January 3, 2025, and has resulted in charges being laid against the driver, 64-year-old Paul Patrick Mulligan.
Location and Time
The crash happened around 7:50 pm on Belmont Road in Kenwick, Perth.
Vehicles Involved
The incident involved a car, identified as a silver Hyundai Getz, and a bicycle.
Incident Description
The cyclist was struck by the Hyundai Getz. The driver, Paul Patrick Mulligan, allegedly failed to stop and render assistance or report the incident. He allegedly braked on impact but did not exit his vehicle and continued driving past the injured cyclist.
Injuries
The 54-year-old male cyclist sustained a life-threatening head injury and was transported to Royal Perth Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Emergency Response
Emergency services were called to the scene by members of the public who witnessed the incident.
Investigation and Charges
Major Crash investigators seized the silver Hyundai Getz and charged Paul Patrick Mulligan with failing to stop after an incident occasioning grievous bodily harm and failing to report an incident. Police have indicated that the charges could be upgraded if the cyclist does not survive.
Court Appearance
Mulligan appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on Monday, January 6, 2025. He was granted bail on the condition that he surrender his passport and not leave Western Australia. However, his driver’s license was not revoked. The matter was adjourned until January 28, 2025, for Mulligan to seek legal advice.
Community Impact
This incident has caused concern in the Kenwick community and raised questions about the adequacy of bail conditions for drivers involved in serious crashes. The cyclist’s critical condition and the driver’s ability to continue driving despite the charges have sparked public discussion.
Contributing Factors
The contributing factors to the crash are still under investigation. However, the police allegations suggest that Mulligan was driving in a manner that caused the collision and then failed to fulfill his legal obligations to stop and render assistance or report the incident.