WA police defend 150 km/h pursuit that critically injures 80-year-old man
Western Australia's police commissioner defended officers pursuing a suspected car thief Monday through Leeming, after an unmarked police car collided with a civilian vehicle, critically injuring an 80-year-old man. Col Blanch blamed the wanted driver, citing his criminal history and unlicensed status. The pursuit occurred at approximately 150 kilometers per hour through a residential intersection. An internal review is underway.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 04:31 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 04:40 UTC
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