- Published:
- Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 8:19 pm
Fawkner Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatal collision in Roxburgh Park this evening.
Emergency services were called to reports a car had struck a pedestrian on Somerton Road, near Reservoir Drive, about 7pm.
The pedestrian, a 13-year-old boy, was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.
The driver, an 18-year-old Craigieburn man, and passenger of the car stopped at the scene and were not injured.
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision is ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, has CCTV/dashcam footage or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
For the current provisional Lives Lost tally please see - https://www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety
John McLaughlan
Media Unit
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