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South Perth crash: Police investigate after ute smashes into Douglas Avenue house overnight

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WA Police, St John WA and DFES all attended the scene on Saturday. 
Camera IconWA Police, St John WA and DFES all attended the scene on Saturday.  Credit: NIGHT NEWS/NIGHT NEWS

A man has been hospitalised after his ute barrelled over trees and a light pole before it smashed into a South Perth home on Saturday night.

Road Policing Group South is investigating the incident that occurred in South Perth on Saturday, October 24 about 9pm.

Police allege a black GWM utility was driving along Douglas Avenue before it veered off the road, crashing into trees and a light pole before it collided with the brick wall of a residence.

The 29-year-old male driver of the ute was taken to Royal Perth Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

WA Police, St John WA and DFES all attended the scene on Saturday.

Police have urged anyone with information, or who has relevant CCTV, dash-cam, or mobile phone footage, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to make a report online.

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