October 19, 2025

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Incident Overview
Three pedestrians, including a two-year-old girl, were taken to hospital after being struck by a car at a busy intersection in Scarborough, Perth’s northwest, on Friday evening, October 17, 2025.

Emergency services were called to the intersection of West Coast Highway and Manning Street around 7:10 pm after reports that a Lexus sedan had hit three pedestrians — a 38-year-old man, a 20-year-old man, and a two-year-old girl.

The 38-year-old male pedestrian sustained serious injuries and was taken to Royal Perth Hospital. The 20-year-old man suffered minor leg injuries, while the toddler was also assessed by paramedics before being taken privately to Perth Children’s Hospital for further medical attention.

The 76-year-old female driver of the Lexus was not injured and remained at the scene to assist police.

“Three pedestrians were hospitalised after a crash at the intersection of the West Coast Hwy and Manning St at Scarborough.” — WA Police / 7NEWS

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, October 17, 2025 (approximately 7:10 pm)
  • Location: Intersection of West Coast Highway and Manning Street, Scarborough, Perth, Western Australia

Vehicles Involved

  • Lexus sedan, driven by a 76-year-old woman (uninjured)
  • Pedestrians: 38-year-old man, 20-year-old man, two-year-old girl

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • No fatalities reported.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • 38-year-old man, serious injuries, transported to Royal Perth Hospital.
  • Other Injuries:
    • 20-year-old man, minor leg injuries, treated by paramedics at the scene.
    • Two-year-old girl, assessed at the scene and later taken to Perth Children’s Hospital.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services responded to the crash at approximately 7:10 pm.
  • Paramedics treated the three pedestrians before transporting them to hospital for further care.
  • Police secured the intersection and began investigations into the circumstances of the collision.
  • The 76-year-old driver of the Lexus remained at the scene and cooperated fully with police.

“The alleged driver of the Lexus that hit the pedestrians, a 76-year-old woman, was not injured and stopped and remained at the crash site.” — WA Police

Police Investigation
WA Police are investigating:

  • The cause of the Lexus colliding with the three pedestrians at the Scarborough intersection.
  • Contributing factors such as visibility, pedestrian right-of-way, and driver attention.
  • Eyewitness statements and dashcam footage from passing motorists along West Coast Highway around 7:00–7:20 pm.

Community Impact
The incident has raised concerns about pedestrian safety in the busy Scarborough area, a popular coastal suburb known for heavy evening foot traffic. Locals and police have reiterated the importance of caution at intersections and pedestrian crossings, particularly during peak coastal hours.

Appeal for Information
WA Police are urging witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact:

  • Crime Stoppers WA: Call 1800 333 000 or submit online at [www.crimestopperswa.com.au](https://www.crimestopperswa.com.au)
  • Local Police Contact: Scarborough or Perth District Police Stations