Pedestrian dies in collision at Coburg

Tuesday 19 July 2022 8:42am – 

Fawkner Highway Patrol officers are investigating after a pedestrian died in Coburg early this morning.

It is believed a man was crossing Bell Street, near Davis Street, when he was struck by a blue Hyundai sedan travelling east bound just before 7am.

The pedestrian, an 85-year-old Coburg man, died at the scene.

The male driver stopped at the scene and is currently assisting police with their enquiries.

The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and investigators are keen to speak to any witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage.

Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

For the current provisional lives lost tally please see https://www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety-0