Boy, 5, dies after being hit by 4WD in suburban Perth

A five-year-old boy has tragically died after being hit by a four-wheel drive vehicle in the Perth suburb of Cloverdale. The incident occurred on Belgravia Street on Tuesday afternoon when a Toyota LandCruiser struck two pedestrians.

Emergency services were called to the scene around 4:25 PM. The young boy was transported to Perth Children's Hospital but succumbed to his injuries. A 48-year-old woman, also struck by the vehicle, was taken to Royal Perth Hospital with critical injuries.

The driver of the four-wheel drive remained at the scene and was reportedly uninjured. Major Crash officers from the police force have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Details regarding the exact location of the pedestrians relative to the park mentioned in the initial report were not immediately clear, but the collision took place in a suburban area. The investigation will likely focus on the actions of the driver and the conditions at the time of the incident.