A 44 year old man is in a serious condition following a crash on Bridle Track Road at Stoodley yesterday.

The single vehicle crash involving the green BMW sedan with a single occupant occurred around 4:30pm. Witnesses reported that the vehicle lost control and rolled into the Dasher River.

A short time prior to the crash, police travelling in the opposite direction detected the same vehicle travelling above the posted speed limit and were in the process of safely turning around to make an attempt to intercept it. The police vehicle’s emergency warning devices were activated whilst trying to find the vehicle.  Police did not locate the vehicle and shortly thereafter were notified it had crashed.

As is normal practice in these circumstances, a Professional Standards investigation will be conducted into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Police are on the scene this morning conducting investigations and Bridle Track Road will be closed to all traffic while the investigation is underway.

Police are calling for witnesses to the crash or any person who observed the vehicle’s manner or driving to come forward.

Anyone with dash cam footage or information should contact Police on 131444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au.