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By David Weber
Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents
Chun Lai Yuen admitted dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm. (ABC News: Rebecca Trigger)
A man who was driving a car which struck and seriously injured a teenage girl after a car club meet-up in Perth has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.
Chun Lai Yuen was driving a sedan on Camfield Drive in the Burswood Casino precinct in July when it hit Caitlyn Dickson, 17, who was crossing the road on foot.
Caitlyn Dickson was rushed to hospital after the incident.  (GoFundMe: Austin Fox)
Footage of the incident was widely shared on social media at the time and sparked a public debate about safety at organised car cruises.
There were dozens of witnesses to the crash, with one telling the ABC saying it was a "horrific" scene.
The teenage girl was struck by a black Honda Civic. (Supplied)
The Perth Magistrate Court today heard Ms Dickson suffered multiple injures including a fractured pelvis, fractured elbow, tears to her bladder and spleen, and a torn aorta.
Yuen's lawyer suggested a "community based disposition" for his client should be considered rather than jail.
The police prosecutor said Yuen did not have a prior criminal record.
The Camfield Drive scene the day after the incident occurred.  (ABC News: Tahlia Davis)
A sentencing hearing for the Chinese national is set for December 11, when an interpreter is likely to be present.
Yuen did not comment to waiting journalists as he left court.
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