Pedestrian killed in horror crash in Melbourne after car drives onto sidewalk
A man walking along a footpath in suburban Melbourne has died after being hit by a car.
Emergency services were called to Dalton Rd in Epping in the city’s north about 10am on Saturday after reports a car had driven onto a footpath and struck a pedestrian.
Victoria Police confirmed the 63-year-old Mill Park man died at the scene. He has yet to be formally identified.
After being struck, the male driver continued along the sidewalk before crashing into a pole and a building.
The 27-year-old driver from Glenroy suffered serious injuries to his lower body.
He was freed from the wreckage by firefighters and taken to hospital, where he remains in critical condition under police guard.
He has yet to be questioned and no charges have been filed.
Photos show extensive damage to the silver hatchback, with the bonnet and windscreen completely destroyed.
Police are investigating what caused the accident that left one man dead and another hospitalized
The car went through a pedestrian barrier as it mounted the curb before hitting a man who was walking
The car probably went through a zebra crossing when it drove onto the curb.
Witnesses said the 27-year-old was seen “slumped over the steering wheel” at another intersection before the crash and had to be woken up by witnesses tapping on the window, reported The era.
He then allegedly ‘drove away at high speed’ and crashed shortly afterwards.
Detectives from the Major Collision Investigation Unit are investigating the exact circumstances surrounding the collision and investigations are ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has information or has footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
More to follow.
