Aus rock legend’s sister dies in tragic incident

An award-winning Australian author has been killed in an horrific incident at Kings Park in Perth on Tuesday morning.

Brenda Walker, 67, was crossing Kings Park Road when she was allegedly hit by speeding driver in a Toyota Yaris hatchback near Outram St just before 7am.

She sustained critical injuries in the incident and was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital but could not be saved.

Ms Walker has written several award-winning novels including Reading By Moonlight, The Wing of the Night and Poe’s Cat.

She is also the sister of Cold Chisel member Don Walker and the daughter of author Shirley Walker.

“She was such a kind, intelligent, caring and generous person who had a positive effect on many lives,” her family told 7News.

“She will be dearly missed by many.”

Ms Walker was born in Grafton, NSW and studied at the University of New England in Armidale before gaining a PhD in English at the Australian National University.

She moved to Perth in 1984 and was a Winthrop professor of English and cultural studies at the University of Western Australia.

A UWA spokesperson said they were deeply saddened to learn of the death of their much-loved and respected staff member.

“Our thoughts and condolences are with Professor Walker’s family and friends at this time,” a spokesperson said.

A former pupil of Ms Walker paid tribute to her on social media saying, “She was a teacher who changed my life with her great encouragement and her astute methods.”

“She got into a lot of corners of my life because you only meet a proper guru every so often. It tends to affect you,” Alan Fyfe shared.

“Brenda’s passing is a massive loss to Australian literature, because there are dozens like me with much the same story, and many many more who have met her through her brilliant writing. Her memory will be a monument.”

Brazilian national Lucas Martins Da Silva, 30, was allegedly driving the Yaris that struck Ms Walker.

He was arrested at the scene and charged with dangerous driving causing death. He appeared in the Perth Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

CCTV footage has captured the incident along with multiple people who witnessed what happened.

Mr Da Silva w as remanded in custody and is due to appear in the Perth Magistrates Court on January 25.