Teen in 'fight of her life' after Perth car meet crash

15-07-2025

Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here A 17-year-old girl is in the "fight of her life" in hospital after she was hit by an allegedly speeding car during a cruise meet in inner-city Perth , sparking criticism by car enthusiasts of "hooning". Caitlyn Dickson was leaving an organised car meet near Crown Casino in Burswood when she was hit last night and rushed to hospital, where she remains in a serious condition. A 25-year-year-old will face court tomorrow after being charged tonight over the crash . Caitlyn was on foot when she was hit by a Honda Civic on Camfield Drive in Burswood on Monday, July 14, 2025. (9News) Caitlyn's parents, Paul and Bec Dickson, tonight said they were still in shock. "We are so very grateful to the first responders," they said, in a statement. "It is a miracle that our beautiful girl is still alive – thanks to your efforts. "Caitlyn is a fighter and we know is in for the fight of her life." Caitlyn was on foot when she was hit by a Honda Civic on Camfield Drive about 9.55pm (11.55pm AEST) yesterday. She suffered internal bleeding and broken bones and was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital in a critical condition. The impact shattered the car's windscreen but the driver was uninjured. Caitlyn Dickson was leaving an organised car meet near Crown Casino in Burswood when she was hit on Monday, July 14, 2025. (9News) "The body in the air, three, four metres in the air, flinging, like they do in the movies or in Grand Theft Auto ," witness Zak Madsen told 9News. Police weren't on site at the time but had been there earlier in the night. An Ascot man has been charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm, in circumstances of aggravation. It's alleged he was speeding when he hit the teen pedestrian. Car enthusiasts say anti-social behaviour is becoming more common at meets like this and they've had enough, some now fearing for their safety and choosing to stay away. "You want to be able to go out and have a good night out with your mates and not have to look over your shoulder in fear," witness Michael Wood said. The impact shattered the car's windscreen but the driver was uninjured. (9News) Premier Roger Cook weighed in today. "We know the reason why these events are so popular amongst young people is because they film it, they post it online, they make it popular, which continues to drive that risky behaviour," he said. Locals say it's another reason the Burswood race track shouldn't go ahead. "This is going to impact and escalate the hooning that's already happening on Canfield drive with the race track happening," Save Burswood Park co-convenor Robin Harvey said. An online fundraiser has been set up to help the Dicksons. CONTACT US

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'Do it': Melbourne man's final words before daylight execution

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'Do it': Melbourne man's final words before daylight execution

Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here New details have emerged about the final moments of a suspected underworld henchman who died in a hail of bullets in a Melbourne laneway yesterday. Athan Boursinos was gunned down in broad daylight yesterday while leaving his family's Wollert townhouse. 9News understands the 21-year-old got out of his BMW and challenged his killer to "do it" before he was shot in the side of the head. Athan Boursinos, 21, was gunned down in a Wollert laneway on Thursday morning. (Nine) It's understood Boursinos was on the way to court on drug, weapon, theft and driving offences. Neighbour Tanco Taneski's bedroom is just metres from the alley where the deadly ambush took place. "At least three to four [shots] first bum, bum, bum. Then at least another three and then the last two. At least eight, I think," he told 9News. "After that, screaming - probably his father came out and saw him on the ground." Boursinos' father is a former police sergeant, but his son is believed to be a suspect in the shooting of gangland figure Sam "The Punisher" Abdulrahim in January. The 21-year-old was ambushed in an execution-style shooting just metres from his family home. (Nine) But family say Boursinos was cleaning up his life, had turned to God and was ready to face his previous charges in court. His brother told 9News this morning that Boursinos has the biggest heart and was the bravest person he knew. Boursinos' fiancee took to social media to express her heartache. "I will never stop loving you," she wrote. "You're the best person I have ever met with the best soul. "I can't wait to see and hold you again." Police are yet to confirm if a four-wheel-drive found torched in Reservoir was used as a getaway car by Boursino's killer. Overnight, a Ford ute was torched on an empty block closer to the crime scene. It is not believed to be linked to the 21-year-old's murder. Melbourne national Australia Victoria crime shootings CONTACT US

Man arrested in alleged $38m fraud scheme to remain in custody

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Man arrested in alleged $38m fraud scheme to remain in custody

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Man shot dead in suspected 'targeted attack' in Melbourne's north

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2 days ago

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Man shot dead in suspected 'targeted attack' in Melbourne's north

Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here A man has been shot dead in Melbourne's north in what police believe was a targeted attack. Emergency services were called to Champions Parade in Wollert just before 9am today, where two men were involved in a fight before shots were fired. One of the men died at the scene while the other fled in a vehicle. A man believed to have links to the death of a notorious underworld figure has been shot dead in a targeted daylight attack in Melbourne's north. (Nine) It is believed the victim was a 22-year-old local man who was known police. 9News understands he is suspected of being involved in the murder of underworld figure Sam "The Punisher" Abdulrahim in January. "It appears very deliberate and targeted," police said. Sam Abdulrahim was killed in January. (Jason South) Detectives have found a burnt-out vehicle on Amery Street in Reservoir and are investigating whether it is linked to today's shooting. A crime scene has been established in Wollert. Members of the community are asked to avoid the area. Police assured residents that there is no threat to the community. Melbourne national Australia crime police shootings Victoria CONTACT US