
Man killed, child seriously injured in single-vehicle crash in Coolup, WA
The pair were travelling in a 2003 Nissan Patrol when it veered off the South Western Hwy near the intersection of Coolup East Rd in Coolup, 100km south of Perth, at about 4.30pm on Sunday.
The driver, a 62-year-old man, died at the scene.
A nine-year-old boy sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Perth Children's Hospital.
Police are investigating.
Anyone with any information has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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