WA: Man dies in Perth car crash
PERTH, Aug 24 AAP - A 20-year-old man died when a car driven by his friend crashedinto a traffic light in the Perth suburb of Como early today.
A police spokesman said the man was sitting in the back seat of the Holden Commodorestation wagon when it crashed at 2.20am (WST) and died at the scene.
The driver and two other passengers are all in hospital with serious injuries.
"Early investigations indicate speed and alcohol are involved," the spokesman said.
The spokesman said it appeared the group of friends had been returning home from anight out when the car smashed into the traffic light.
The force of the crash dragged the vehicle several metres down the road where it thenslammed into a brick wall, the spokesman said.
This morning's death takes the road toll to 117, down five from the same period last year.
AAP ajm/apm
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