The police officers involved in a pursuit which killed a 50-year-old woman this morning had not received authority before commencing the chase, it has been revealed.

The woman died and her daughter is in hospital after a police car crashed into their Toyota Corolla while pursuing a stolen car at the intersection of Alexander Drive and Morley Drive about 11am.

It has been confirmed the two officers had sought authority from the Police Operations Centre to pursue the car, but had not received the authority at the time of the crash.

The victims were going through a green light when the police car ran a red light and collided with them. The offenders driving the stolen car escaped, and it was found burnt-out in East Perth several hours later.