Police have arrested a man in Melbourne after a car mounted a kerb and crashed into pedestrians, killing one. A grey Toyota struck two pedestrians on Langs Road in the Ascot Vale suburb just before 17:00 local time on Saturday, Victoria Police said. One pedestrian died at the scene, and the second was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The police are still determining the circumstances surrounding the collision, and the arrested man is due for questioning. Local media reported that the crash occurred outside the Melbourne Showgrounds, which was hosting the two-day Supanova Comic Con & Gaming event. Pictures from the scene display a police cordon around a visibly damaged vehicle. Detective Inspector Craig McEvoy mentioned that the driver was detained by an off-duty officer with help from the public. Investigations will assess if the incident was intentional, including inquiries into any potential drugs or alcohol involvement. Eyewitness reports indicate that the driver mounted the kerb erratically, striking pedestrians before attempting to flee and stalling the vehicle.
Fatal Car Incident Claims One Life in Melbourne
Fatal Car Incident Claims One Life in Melbourne
A tragic incident in Ascot Vale, Melbourne, results in one pedestrian dead and another seriously injured after a car mounted the kerb and struck them. The driver has been arrested and an investigation is underway.
In a disturbing event on Saturday evening, a man has died and another has been gravely wounded after a car collided with pedestrians in Melbourne's Ascot Vale suburb. The incident occurred near the Melbourne Showgrounds, where the Supanova Comic Con & Gaming event was taking place. Authorities are investigating the circumstances around the collision, and the driver has been apprehended.
