West Australian Treasurer resigns

West Australian Treasurer Troy Buswell has resigned from cabinet after having a breakdown following a car crash.

Premier Colin Barnett says Mr Buswell called him at home on Sunday afternoon to advise him of his decision to resign.

The premier said Mr Buswell had crashed his ministerial car into the front fence of his Subiaco home in the early hours of February 23.

A witness told The West Australian newspaper they had to stop their vehicle to avoid being struck by Mr Buswell's white Holden Caprice on Roberts Road.

The witness said Mr Buswell then crashed into the front fence of his home and spun the car's tyres before managing to park in the driveway.

Mr Buswell was reportedly returning from a wedding.

Police have not charged him with any offences but began taking photos of the damaged car and fence on Monday morning - more than a fortnight after the accident.

Mr Barnett said Mr Buswell's chief-of-staff informed him on February 24 that he had suffered a breakdown, but the premier's first knowledge of 'anything to do with erratic driving' was on Sunday afternoon.

Last week, when reporters noticed Mr Buswell was absent from cabinet, the Premier said he was on personal leave for health reasons and asked for his privacy to be respected.

'Troy had had a breakdown and asked to keep that private, which I did,' Mr Barnett said.

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West Australian Treasurer resigns