Two kids on a bike taken to hospital after crashing into a four-wheel drive.

Authorities are currently investigating the possibility of alcohol involvement in a car accident that occurred in Perth's northern suburbs. The incident, which took place around 5:15 PM yesterday, involved a Mitsubishi Pajero colliding with two boys who were riding a bike on Amberton Avenue. One of the boys, an eight-year-old, was immediately rushed to the hospital with critical head injuries, while the other, a 12-year-old, sustained serious injuries.

According to security camera footage, the boys were riding together on one bike before the collision occurred. The news of this unfortunate accident has left the community shaken and saddened. Girrawheen Baptist Church pastor, Rex Gabrielson, expressed his distress, saying, "We are terribly upset about that and straight away you always think, for goodness sake, how did that happen? Straight stretch of road."

Both boys were taken to Perth Children's Hospital where they were stabilized overnight and are expected to make a full recovery. The driver of the car, a 39-year-old, and his son who was in the passenger seat, did not sustain any injuries.

Witnesses of the accident told 9News that the driver was hysterical and claimed that the boys rode in front of his car before he had the chance to stop. However, the major crash unit is currently looking into the possibility of the driver being under the influence of alcohol.

Police Commissioner Col Blanch stated that he does not believe it is fair to blame the children for riding around in the streets. He emphasized that it is the responsibility of the driver to pay attention to their surroundings and that if alcohol is found to be a factor, it directly speaks to the cause of the accident.

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