12yo boy hit by car at popular tourist site

A 12-year-old boy has been left fighting for his life after he was hit by a car at a popular tourist spot south of Perth.

A 12-year-old boy is fighting for life after being hit by a car along a popular Western Australia tourist route.

The child was struck by a Toyota Prado on Caves Road in Marybrook about 5.40pm on Thursday evening.

It’s understood he was running across the road.

A child has been hit by a car on The Caves Road. Picture: iStock

He was flown to Perth Children’s Hospital in a critical condition, suffering serious injuries.

The tourist road, Caves Road, is a 111km coastal scenic route and often attracts heavy traffic during the Easter long weekend and other breaks.

Major crash detectives are investigating the incident.

Originally published as 12yo boy hit by car at popular tourist site