Overview
- Emergency services responded about 9:30am to Keilor Road and Hoffmans Road in Niddrie after reports a vehicle mounted the footpath and struck a pedestrian.
- The male pedestrian died at the scene, and a woman inside the Essendon Health Medical Centre was struck and airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
- The driver, a 63-year-old man from Maribyrnong, was taken to hospital with injuries under police guard.
- The scene was heavily cordoned as an SES tent was erected, a glass wall of the centre was shattered, and nearby trams were brought to a standstill.
- Victoria Police are seeking witnesses and any CCTV or dashcam footage, urging the public to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersvic.com.au.