CARDINIA, VIC. — Major Collision Investigation Unit (MCIU) detectives are investigating after a 76-year-old Tooradin man was struck by a car and left with life-threatening injuries in Cardinia at about 6pm yesterday.
Detectives believe a white Jeep Compass was travelling east along Ballarato Road when it lost control and struck the pedestrian near the intersection of Dalmore Road.
The pedestrian was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The learner driver of the Jeep, a 40-year-old Cranbourne North woman, and her three passengers aged 5, 8 and 10 were not injured.
Police arrested the woman, interviewed her, and released her pending further enquiries.
Detectives believe the driver may have witnessed the incident and can provide information to assist the investigation.
The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be established. The investigation is ongoing.
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
