Teenage girl critically hurt after being hit by car amid Monday Meets cruise event in Burswood
Major Crash officers are investigating the incident near the Burswood Crown Casino precinct on Monday night.
Police said a black Honda Civic struck a 17-year-old girl who was crossing Camfield Drive on foot just before 10pm.
She was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital by ambulance and is being treated for critical injuries.
The driver of the car, a 25-year-old man, was not injured and is assisting police.
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch said the incident was disappointing and dangerous and alleged speed was a factor.
People had gathered in the Crown Casino car park on Monday night as part of an organised car cruise event that began in Jandakot earlier in the evening.
The group organising the cruise, Monday Meets Perth, posted on social media saying they were still 'processing how to deal with the events of tonight going forward".
'Our thoughts and best wishes are with the people affected,' they wrote.
Earlier in the night when advertising the event, which sees car enthusiasts drive around the city together, the group warned "hoon's number plates will be reported and video sent to police".
The incident has sparked a strong reaction from members of Perth's motorist enthusiast scene, with several event coordinators denouncing poor behaviour.
A video posted to social media on Tuesday morning from a Perth automotive photographer and car detailing business owner called out what they described as "hoon behaviour".
"Everyone's got loved ones they want get home to safely. We don't need anymore numbers to be added to the tolls of deaths on the road. It's already high enough this year," they said.
"You are not only endangering your own life if you have passengers you're also endangering their lives. You're also endangering the people around you. It's just not worth it.
"Think about the people that you are affecting … your actions have repercussions.
"Keep the stupid shit at home. Keep it clean at the meets, don't bring dramas in the meets, don't be a dickhead at the meets, just be respectful."
Footage of the incident had been posted and shared on several accounts on Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook.
That prompted an angry reaction from Premier Roger Cook, who vowed to keep pursuing "post and boast" laws that aim to prevent people sharing and promoting alleged criminal activity online.
"Our post and boast laws will ensure these things aren't put out there in the public domain on social media, increasing the level of awareness and increasing their popularity," he said.
Police are urging anyone with information, or anyone who saw the crash, to contact Crime Stoppers.
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