Vic pedestrian dies after being hit by car

Thirteen motorists have been killed on Victoria's roads in the first 13 days of December. Source: AAP

AN elderly pedestrian has died in hospital after being hit by a car in Melbourne's east.

Police believe the woman, 66, was crossing North Road in Brighton East when hit by a grey Toyota hatch about 9.15pm (AEDT) Thursday.

She was taken to The Alfred Hospital with life-threatening injuries and died about 2.30pm on Friday.

The driver of the car stopped and is assisting police with their inquiries.

Victoria's road toll stands at 226 compared to 271 this time last year, with 14 of the deaths occurring in the past 13 days.

Road policing command Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill said on Friday afternoon the number of fatalities in such a short time was extremely concerning heading into the festive season.

"This is a horrible start to December, especially as we head into what we know is a high-risk time of the year on Victorian roads," he said.

"I don't want to see any more ungiven gifts under Christmas tree this year, however we are likely to see another 10 deaths on our roads and potentially 250 people seriously injured."

The warning comes as Victoria Police launch their Summer Stay road campaign, a two-month blitz aiming to reduce the road toll over the holiday season.

The campaign will target drink/drug driving, speeding, fatigue, driver distraction and drivers not wearing a seatbelt.

Anda sedang membaca artikel tentang

Vic pedestrian dies after being hit by car

Dengan url

http://semangatglegar.blogspot.com/2013/12/vic-pedestrian-dies-after-being-hit-by.html

Anda boleh menyebar luaskannya atau mengcopy paste-nya

Vic pedestrian dies after being hit by car

namun jangan lupa untuk meletakkan link

Vic pedestrian dies after being hit by car

sebagai sumbernya