Teen critically injured after falling from moving car in Perth
A 19-year-old woman is in critical condition after falling off the bonnet of a moving car in Cloverdale, Perth, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A 19-year-old woman is fighting for her life after falling from the bonnet of a moving car in Cloverdale, a suburb in Perth, late Saturday night.
According to 9News, the incident occurred around 10pm on Arlunya Avenue, where neighbours reported hearing screams before rushing outside and finding the young woman lying on the road with severe head injuries. She had reportedly been on the bonnet of a moving Hyundai i30 driven by another 19-year-old.
Footage from the scene, as reported by 9News, shows a figure on top of the vehicle as it moved along the street moments before the woman fell and struck her head on the ground.
Residents in the area were among the first to respond, providing immediate assistance before emergency services arrived. The injured woman was later transported to Royal Perth Hospital, where she remains in a critical condition.
Police have since returned to the scene as part of ongoing investigations. According to 9News, major crash officers are appealing to the public for any witnesses or video footage that may help determine the exact circumstances leading up to the incident.
No arrests have been made, and authorities have not yet laid any charges as investigations continue.