ASCOT VALE, VIC. — Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged an unlicensed learner driver man after two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle outside the Melbourne Showgrounds in Ascot Vale yesterday afternoon.
Three male pedestrians were leaving a comic convention when a blue Toyota Echo sedan allegedly mounted a kerb on Langs Road and struck two of the men just before 5pm.
One of the pedestrians, a 20-year-old Keysborough man, died at the scene.
The second, a 20-year-old man, remains in hospital with significant lower-body injuries.
The third pedestrian, a 20-year-old man, managed to avoid being struck but was taken to hospital for observation.
It’s alleged that the Toyota continued east along the footpath before a female off-duty police officer and a member of the public intervened and conducted a citizen’s arrest.
The alleged driver, a 33-year-old Werribee man, has been charged with dangerous driving causing death and culpable driving.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident remain ongoing.
Further charges are anticipated.
The unlicensed learner driver will appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court this afternoon.
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
