Hannah Hammoud
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a car in Keilor Downs this morning.
It’s believed a gold Toyota Camry travelling east on Taylors Road, mounted the kerb and struck a pedestrian on the footpath, about 5.35am.
The male pedestrian who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.
The male driver and sole occupant of the Camry, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police are investigating the crash and have closed the citybound lanes of Taylors Road, Keilor Downs between the Keilor Central shopping centre and Sunshine Avenue.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area and to detour using Kings Road, and either the Melton Highway through Taylors Lakes or Main Road through St Albans to reach Sunshine Avenue.
Access to Keilor Central shopping centre is being maintained.
Eastbound bus services along routes 418 and 421 will divert around the road closure and will miss stops.
The VicRoads signals team is monitoring conditions in the area and will adjust traffic lights to minimise congestion along detour routes.
The road closure is under the control of Police and will only re-open when investigations are complete and it’s safe to do so.
Police are urging any witnesses to the crash to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Details: traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au
