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One dead, two injured in horror Forrestfield crash
One person has died and two have been rushed to hospital after a horror crash in Forrestfield, at the intersection of Hale Road and Tonkin Highway, just after 10pm on Wednesday night.
WA Police have since charged a 26-year-old man, who was driving a white Nissan Navara and allegedly failed to stop when asked by police, instead leading them on a chase.
That chase ended when the 26-year-old allegedly hit a blue Ford Falcon station wagon, killing the man who was driving it.
A female passenger in that vehicle was also injured and rushed to Royal Perth Hospital. The driver of the Nissan was taken to hospital under police guard for treatment.
The man, from Middle Swan, has been charged with manslaughter, reckless driving to escape pursuit, dangerous driving causing bodily harm in circumstances of aggravation and no authority to drive.
He was refused bail and will appear in front of the Midland Magistrates Court today.
The crash has closed Tonkin Highway. Main Roads WA are assessing damage to two traffic light poles – one of which had to be removed this morning.
Hale Road is also closed westbound from Reynolds Road to Tonkin Highway and emergency services remain on site.
Drivers are urged to seek an alternative route.
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