Man in his 80s critically injured in crash during Perth police pursuit

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  A man in his 80s is in critical condition after a crash during a police pursuit in Perth’s southern suburbs.

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  The crash happened at about 11am on Monday at the intersection of South Street and Beasley Road in Leeming.

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  A police car and a civilian vehicle collided as the police car was understood to be pursuing a stolen vehicle.

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  Two police officers were taken to Fiona Stanley Hospital, and the elderly man was taken to Royal Perth Hospital.

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  The alleged driver of the stolen vehicle was arrested a short time later.

Who

A man in his 80s, two police officers and an alleged stolen-vehicle driver were involved.

What

A police car and a civilian vehicle collided during a pursuit. The elderly man was critically injured.

When

About 11am on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Where

The intersection of South Street and Beasley Road in Leeming, Perth.

Why

The police car was understood to be pursuing a stolen vehicle. The civilian car drove forward from a turning lane.

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