Man charged over Perth car crash that killed girls, aged 3 and 4

Man charged over Perth car crash that killed girls, aged 3 and 4

A man will face court today, charged over a single-car crash in suburban Perth that killed two young girls last month.

The 24-year-old from Caversham was driving down nearby Muriel Street in Viveash with the woman and girls at 2.25 pm on April 17 when his Ford Territory left the road and hit a tree.

The little girls, aged three and four, were rushed to Perth Children's Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

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Both girls fought for life for nine days in hospital before both died on April 26.

The driver and 24-year-old female passenger were also seriously injured in the collision.

Major Crash investigators launched inquiries and put out a call for witnesses following the incident.

Their investigations have now culminated in the driver being charged with two counts of dangerous driving occasioning death and one count of dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm.

He is expected to appear before Midland Magistrates Court today.

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