Man dies in crash on Canning Hwy, Attadale
A man has died when his car hit a tree on a median island on a major highway in Perth overnight.
The 23-year-old’s Holden Statesman was spotted speeding as it headed east on Canning Hwy, Attadale about 4.40am Saturday, police said.
Officers travelling in the other direction conducted a U-turn to stop the car.
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“The 23-year-old male driver of the Holden Statesman died from his injuries sustained at the scene,” police said.
Major Crash investigators are examining the crash site.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
Originally published on 7NEWS