A 36-year-old man has been charged over the alleged hit-and-run of a woman in Rockingham.
Police say the man was driving a maroon Nissan X-Trail around 5pm on Sunday, May 18 when he allegedly struck the female pedestrian who was walking on Evinrude Bend.
The man then allegedly drove off, failing to stop and help the critically injured woman.
Emergency services attended the scene and conveyed the 58-year-old victim to Royal Perth Hospital.
The accused driver was located a short time later.
The Henley Brook man has been charged with failing to report an incident occasioning death or grievous bodily harm, dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm - under the influence of alcohol and drugs and failing to report an incident occasioning death or grievous bodily harm.
He is due to appear before the Rockingham Magistrates Court on Monday, May 19.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Major Crash investigators are conducting an examination of the scene and are appealing for any witnesses to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au
Dash-cam, CCTV or mobile phone vision relating to this crash can uploaded directly to investigators via this link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/hitandrunrockingham
If you or anyone you know has been affected by a road crash, contact Road Trauma Support WA on 1300 004 814.
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