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Young mum fighting for life after being hit by police car in Perth

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A young mother is clinging to life after being hit by a police car in Perth's CBD.

Colleen Calgaret, 20, is in intensive care after being hit while crossing Wellington Street early on Saturday morning.

Her sister, Jasmine Calgaret, said the family was desperate to know what happened.

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A young mother is clinging to life after being hit by a police car in Perth's CBD.Colleen Calgaret, 20, is in intensive care after being hit while crossing Wellington Street early Saturday morning.

Colleen Calgaret, 20, is in intensive care after being hit while crossing Wellington Street early on Saturday morning. Nine

Police would not confirm whether the car had turned left off the city's Horseshoe Bridge, which is normally banned, or if the officer behind the wheel was responding to an incident.

In a statement released at the weekend, WA Police said the car was "travelling east on Wellington Street and a pedestrian was walking south on Wellington Street when they collided".

"We're in shock and we just want answers," Jasmine said.

"I think we should be told more about the situation and what is going on about the investigation exactly."

Detectives want to hear from a group of people who they believe saw the crash in Perth.

Detectives want to hear from this group of people who they believe saw the crash in Perth. Nine

Another sister, Mariah Calgaret, said they felt left in limbo.

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"We can't say that anybody at this point in time was at fault," she said.

Detectives want to hear from a group of people who they believe saw the crash.

The family is also asking witnesses to contact them directly.

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A young mother is clinging to life after being hit by a police car in Perth's CBD.Colleen Calgaret, 20, is in intensive care after being hit while crossing Wellington Street early Saturday morning.

Police are refusing to confirm whether the car had turned left off the city's Horseshoe Bridge - which is normally banned, or if the officer behind the wheel was responding to an incident. Nine

They said they want to see any video themselves.

When asked, Police Minister Paul Papalia said: "As a pedestrian you're the one who's responsible for your own safety."

Colleen's grandmother, Colleen Ugle, says she just wants her granddaughter home.

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She says she's lost without her.

"Please somebody come forward, you must have seen it in town, the accident," she said.

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A young mother is clinging to life after being hit by a police car in Perth's CBD.Colleen Calgaret, 20, is in intensive care after being hit while crossing Wellington Street early Saturday morning.

An emotional Colleen Ugle, Colleen's grandmother, says she just wants her granddaughter home. Nine

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Colleen Calgaret's partner and baby boy are by her bedside at Royal Perth Hospital.

Investigators are urging anyone who saw the crash to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.

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