Driver dies in hospital after suffering medical episode in Erskine, south of Perth

Bryce Luff
7NEWS
Major Crash detectives are investigating a fatal crash in Erskine on Monday. File image
Major Crash detectives are investigating a fatal crash in Erskine on Monday. File image Credit: Steven Saphore/AAP

A driver has died in hospital after he suffered a medical episode behind the wheel and crashed his car into a mailbox outside a home south of Perth.

The crash involved a red Honda Civic and happened on Oakleigh Dr in Erskine just before 5.30pm on Monday.

The 84-year-old was treated at the scene by St John WA paramedics before he was taken to Peel Health Campus.

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He later died in hospital, police said.

The Major Crash unit is investigating and has appealed for witnesses.

Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers.

Originally published on 7NEWS

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