JULY 30 2016 - 9:15AMSAVEWoman killed after hit-and-run in West MelbourneAlexandra LaskieTHe victim was crossing the road when she was struck by a car.THe victim was crossing the road when she was struck by a car.A 22-year-old woman has been killed after a hit-and-run in West Melbourne on Saturday morning.Police are on site investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.AdvertisementDetective Inspector Stuart McGregor told Nine News the woman was crossing the road at the intersection of King and Victoria streets about 2.15am when a driver ran a red light and collided with the woman."This is just a big waste of human life," he said. "This is a poor 22-year-old girl who has tried to cross the road."We have information that says the driver has come through a red light at speed and has collided with the female."The driver and a passenger then fled the scene on foot, leaving behind their hire car, a silver Toyota Corolla.The car came to a stop after crashing into a tree and a traffic light pole.A crime scene has been established spanning an entire block.An initial search of the area failed to locate anyone involved.Inspector McGregor told Fairfax Media police were investigating a number of leads.Police are attempting to notify the 22-year-old's next of kin.Drivers are urged to avoid the area. All roads surrounding the crash site will be closed as major collision investigation group detectives survey the scene.Police have urged any witnessed to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.The woman's death brings the state's road toll to 170.Last year 145 lives were lost on Victoria roads.

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  • sorry for your loss, terrible news.

  • Really sorry to hear that Tentonz.

    Best thing you can do is be with your family and support each other.

    Best wishes mate.
  • Thanks fellas, I know it's probably not the right forum for it, but considering 1EE is the only social media thing I do, it's my only outlet really. Anyway hopefully our Eels can give me a bittersweet victory this arvo
  • Sorry to here that mate really hope we get the win for you.
  • Tentonz, so sorry to hear that terrible news about your cousin. That is truly sad. May Parra get up today to bring a little brightness to such a dark day for you.

  • She was playing Pokémons apparently... Fuck http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/woman-killed-while-crossi...
    • Well it states they had been playing pokemon but the phones were in their pockets, so they weren't playing it when she was hit thank god, because if she was crossing the road looking at her phone its tough to say she would have only had herself to blame, but it seems thats not the case at all and she was aware crossing the road.

      The scum bag obviously knew he hit her as the bloke got out and run away, so he was obviously drunk or drugged, maybe with existing warrants and could have been in possession of illegal items, those are generally the reasons people run after a hit and run

      He needs to have the shit punched out of him for a few hours, can understand your anger mate, I'm angry just reading it.

  • Dreadful news mate. Condolances to you and you family tentonz.
  • This is tragic, Tentonz.  Condolences to your family.  God bless.

  • Terrible Bloddy News Mate....So Sorry For Your Loss Tentonz......
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