Police appeal after woman forced from car and thrown into oncoming traffic on Perth highway
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man forced a woman out of a parked car and threw her into oncoming traffic in Perth, forcing a truck to swerve out of her way.
A silver Holden Commodore sedan was captured on camera pulling over into the emergency lane of Roe Highway heading north at around 8.30pm on Saturday, February 25.
A man inside the vehicle forced a woman out of the car, then forcibly launched her into the left lane of traffic on the 100km/h highway.
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A woman has been thrown into oncoming traffic on Roe Highway in Perth. Police are asking for the drivers of a truck which was forced to swerve to avoid hitting the woman and another vehicle to come forward. WA Police
The driver of a truck in the left lane managed to swerve to avoid hitting the woman, despite another vehicle being in the right-hand lane at the time.
The man then forced the woman back into the Commodore and drove away.
West Australia's Sex Assault Squad detectives are investigating, and have asked the driver of both the truck and the right-lane vehicle to come forward.
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Police say the man is known to the woman.
Anyone with information or who has dash-cam vision relating to the incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000.
Readers seeking support can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or beyond blue on 1300 22 4636.
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