Fatal collision in Teesdale

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are at the scene of a fatal collision in Teesdale.

It’s believed a child was struck by a vehicle as he was walking to a bus stop on Bannockburn-Shelford Road just after 8am.

CPR was performed by a passerby before paramedics arrived but sadly the 6-year-old boy has died at the scene.

The vehicle involved left the scene but was located at an address in Teesdale.

The driver, an 84-year-old Teesdale woman, was interviewed by police and released pending further enquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or with dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

For the current provisional lives lost tally please see - https://www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety

Belinda Batty

Media Unit

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