A 13-year-old boy was tragically killed after he was hit by two cars while crossing Warnbro Sound Avenue in Perth's southern suburbs at around 8:30am on Friday. The boy was attempting to cross the busy dual-lane road when he was struck by the southbound vehicles. Emergency services, including St John Ambulance, arrived at the scene but were unable to save the boy, who died at the location.

The incident is currently under investigation by the Major Crash unit, as confirmed by police during a road safety press conference where Commander Mike Peters addressed the media. He expressed the ongoing impacts this incident will have on the victim's family, highlighting the tragic consequence of traffic incidents. The drivers involved in the incident were uninjured, allowing focus to remain on the safety concerns raised by this event.

The occurrence took place near the Aqua Jetty Aquatic Centre, a location close to a bus stop and school zone, raising concerns about pedestrian safety in busy traffic areas. Police are now seeking any witnesses to the collision to provide further information as they piece together the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, underscoring the need for caution when navigating roads, especially in residential and school zones.