A DRIVER has died in Perth’s north this afternoon after he ploughed through the wall of a home in Tuart Hill.

Major Crash detectives are now investigating the accident after the car crashed into the front wall of a home on the corner of Wattle Street and Royal Street.

There were two people in the car at the time of the crash, with the older of the two occupants believed to have become trapped behind the wheel.

St John Ambulance staff rushed to the area, but he died at the scene.

Camera Icon Bricks can be seen scattered across the road following the crash in Tuart Hill. Credit: 7 News

The second occupant was assessed at the scene and is thought to have been taking to hospital as a precaution.

Roads around the area remained closed for a number of hours after the incident as investigations continued.

Camera Icon The driver is believed to have become trapped in the car after hitting the brick wall. Credit: 7 News

One neighbour said she rushed to her front door after hearing a loud bang on her street.

“I just heard this big bang. I came rushing out and I saw people gathering and I thought this isn’t good,” Christine Collen said.