Bus driver charged over fatal collision
A Transperth bus driver has been charged after he fatally struck a pedestrian outside of Perth Arena.
A 45-year old man died when he was hit by a bus crossing Wellington St near the Milligan St intersection just after 6.15pm on Friday.
He was treated at the scene by paramedics but could not be saved.
The bus driver has been charged with careless driving causing death and will appear before the Perth Magistrates Court on July 18. A bus driver who fatally struck a pedestrian outside of Perth Arena has been charged with careless driving causing death. Photo 9News Credit: Supplied
Inspector Vic Hussey told 9News it was a confronting scene.
'It's a very, very sad scene here at the moment,' he said.
Witnesses said the driver appeared distressed and was unable to speak in the immediate aftermath of the collision, while others nearby were seen crying on the street.
The crash occurred as hundreds of people were arriving at the arena to watch a Super Netball clash between the West Coast Fever and Adelaide Thunderbirds, and as city workers were leaving their offices for the day. Witnesses said the driver appeared distressed and was unable to speak in the immediate aftermath of the collision, while others nearby were seen crying on the street. Photo: 9News Credit: Supplied
Residents have since raised concerns about pedestrian safety at the intersection.
'It's not nice, especially when it's so close to home, and when it's something that could have been avoided,' one resident said.
'I raised this with the police about two months ago because I almost got killed.'
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