Home » Pedestrian dies in Dandenong

Pedestrian dies in Dandenong

17/02/2013

A pedestrian died on Friday morning after being hit by a car in central Dandenong. The 42-year-old Pakenham woman was struck by the car on Stud Road, near the intersection of King Street, about 8.50pm on Thursday. She was taken to Dandenong Hospital, where she died just after 2am. The driver, a 56-year-old woman, is assisting police with their enquiries.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision can call Crime Stoppers, 1800 333 000.

For all the latest breaking news, stay with this website. Also, follow the Weekly at facebook.com/dandenongjournal or on Twitter @DandyJournal.

Digital Editions

Scope is Supporting You to Live the Life You Choose

For over 75 years, Scope has been a trusted supporter of people with disability, empowering them to grow in confidence and live the life they…

More News

Food for thought ahead of bigger Ramadan Night Market

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 467847 Excitement grows ahead of the upcoming three-week Ramadan Night Market that promises to be bigger and better, but existing traders in Dandenong have…
Two men arrested after Wallace Road assault

Two men have been arrested following an assault in Cranbourne on the morning of Friday 6 February. Officers responded to reports of three men involved in a physical altercation on…
Opposition inquiry call rejected after peak-hour train disruption

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 183562 The State Opposition has called for a formal inquiry into Tuesday 3 February rail network disruption, where peak-hour disruption left thousands of Cranbourne…
Roadworks cause havoc for Casey commuters

Roadworks on a major Clyde North intersection has caused gridlock during peak hours for many Casey commuters, some saying that their usual 10 minute drive has taken them close to…
Looking Back

100 years ago 11 February 1926 The new “Keep to the Left Rule”, which the Dandenong Shire Council has not brought into force, is not very strictly observed in the…

What’s On

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 390730 Victorian Mosque Open Day Mosques open their doors to visitors on this annual open day organised by Islamic Council of Victoria. Venues include…
The power of self-acceptance

Intrinsic in feelings of hope is the acceptance of the self and then the acceptance of the situation with the faith that there is some benefit in it. This attitude…
Jail for armed carjacker targeting elderly driver

A would-be carjacker who held a screwdriver to his elderly victim’s neck and threatened to kill him in a home driveway in Keysborough has been jailed. Petap Kong, 31, of…
Letter-to-the-editor: Who will grow the trees?

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 492338 This summer’s repeated 40-degree days have made one thing unavoidable: Melbourne’s suburbs are heating up, and trees are no longer decorative extras. Councils…
Bail plan flagged for accused teacher

A former teacher accused of stabbing a principal at Keysborough Secondary College may require involuntary mental health treatment, a defence lawyer has told court. Kim Ramchen, 37, of Mulgrave, appeared…