A truck ran over a female pedestrian in Melbourne’s east recently, with the pedestrian dying on the scene.
The incident happened at the corner of Denmark Street and Studley Park Road in Kew, causing major traffic delays in the area. Road closures at Kew Junction led authorities to urge commuters to avoid the area altogether. Tram services on route 48 and 109 had to be stopped.
Investigations into the fatal road incident are now underway and the truck driver is cooperating with officers, who questioned him at the scene.
Police urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.