A woman has been left with serious neck injuries after she flipped her car in an attempt to avoid a vehicle travelling on the wrong side of the road near Kununurra on Wednesday evening.
The crash occurred heading west on Victoria Highway at around 8pm, when the driver of a white Suzuki Alta sedan spotted a vehicle with a single dim light travelling towards her.
She noticed the car was driving on the wrong side of the road, and as they approached she was forced to attempt evasive action.
"She turned into the gravel shoulder to avoid a collision, however this caused her vehicle to skid sideways, rolling once and landing back on its wheels," WA police spokesman Adam Brouwer said.
"The 55-year-old driver received serious injuries to her neck and pelvis."
The driver of the other vehicle did not stop, and continued to travel towards Kununurra.
The woman has since been identified as Kununurra local Beatrice Jane Parker. She was conveyed to Kununurra District Hospital before being flown to Royal Perth Hospital by the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Three other female passengers received minor bruising.
Mr Brouwer said the approaching vehicle was described as a sedan with a single dimmed light.
"Police would like to speak to anyone that witnessed the crash, saw the vehicles prior to the crash or has information in relation to the unknown vehicle," he said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online.
