An 88-year-old woman has died in hospital after she was struck by a car in Pyree, in the NSW Shoalhaven region. Police were called to Pyree Lane at about 1:45 pm on Saturday, 24 October, after reports of a pedestrian being hit. Paramedics treated the woman at the scene before she was flown to St George Hospital in a critical condition. Police were told on Sunday, 25 October, that she had died. The 43-year-old driver returned a negative result on a roadside breath test and was taken to Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital for mandatory testing.
Detectives are appealing for dashcam footage and information after a 63-year-old woman was found dead in Tarneit. Her body was found by a passerby at the intersection of Leakes Road and Derrimut Road shortly after 5.30am on 20 October. Police believe she was struck by a car while crossing a pedestrian crossing on her morning walk. A 32-year-old Truganina man has given a statement, and his vehicle has been seized for forensic examination. Anyone driving on Derrimut Road near Leakes Road between 5am and 6am that morning is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Lucian Piane, the music producer behind RuPaul's Drag Race, has died at the age of 46 after being struck by a car in Glendale, California. Police say a pedestrian was walking in the road at an intersection early on Monday morning when the vehicle hit him, and they believe it was an accident. Piane worked on the show's main series and All Stars from seasons one to eight. Before his death, he had battled substance abuse and mental health issues. Production company World of Wonder paid tribute to him as a master musician.
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A driver is assisting police after an elderly woman on a mobility scooter was hit by a white Toyota Corolla at the intersection of Chapman Road and Queen Street in Bentley on Tuesday. St John WA said the woman, in her 80s, was taken to Royal Perth Hospital by ambulance. It is understood her injuries did not initially appear serious. Major crash investigation officers are examining the scene, and road closures were in place around the intersection on Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses or anyone with CCTV footage are urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged after a stolen car allegedly struck two women on Flinders Street in Melbourne's CBD. The incident happened about 10.45am on Sunday, metres from a marathon involving around 60,000 people. Police say the car was driven along tram tracks, performed a U-turn near Flinders Street Station and smashed into several parked cars. Police have confirmed the incident was not an act of terrorism or a targeted attack. The boy was arrested in Albert Park and charged with a range of offences, including theft of a motor vehicle.
A woman has been taken to hospital after an allegedly stolen car hit her near Flinders Street Station in Melbourne on Sunday morning. Police allege a 16-year-old boy was driving the car, which was reportedly taken overnight from a business in Cranbourne South. Witnesses say the driver came within metres of the Melbourne Marathon course and drove erratically through the city centre. Ambulance Victoria said one person was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police said the teenager was arrested without incident in Albert Park and will be interviewed.
A 42-year-old woman from the local area has died in hospital after she was found critically injured on Remembrance Drive in Cardigan early on Friday, October 9. A passerby reported the woman at about 2.10am, and she was airlifted to hospital. Police believe she may have been lying on the road and struck by a truck or vehicle, possibly without being aware of it. Officers have found debris consistent with a truck possibly being involved. Ballarat police are appealing for motorists who drove through the area in the early hours to come forward.
An 82-year-old man has died in hospital after he was struck by a bicycle in Moree, New South Wales. Emergency services were called to Heber Street around 12:15pm on Wednesday, 7 October, after reports that a cyclist had hit him. Police say the cyclist left the scene before officers arrived. Paramedics treated the man for serious head injuries and took him to Moree Hospital in a critical condition. Police were told of his death at about 2:30am on Thursday, 8 October.
A woman has died after being found with critical injuries on Remembrance Drive in Cardigan, near Ballarat, in the early hours of the morning. Victoria Police said a passer-by found the 42-year-old at about 2.10am. She was flown to hospital but later died. Police believe she may have been lying on the road when she was struck by a truck or another vehicle. Officers found debris that could indicate a truck was involved. Anyone who drove through the area at that time is urged to contact police. A report will be prepared for the coroner.
A 30-year-old woman was seriously injured when a Mazda hatchback collided with her in a beach car park in Mosman Park, west of Perth. Police said the crash happened about 3pm on Thursday. She was taken to Royal Perth Hospital. The 30-year-old male driver of the hatchback has been assisting police with inquiries. Major crash investigators are working to establish how the collision occurred. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers, and footage from mobile or dash cameras can be uploaded to investigators.
