Pedestrian dies following Westmeadows collision

Published:
Friday 5 June 2026 at 8:14 pm

A woman has died following a collision in Westmeadows earlier this week.

Emergency services were called to reports a car had hit a pedestrian at the intersection of Rhyll Court and Toora Drive about 5.50pm on 2 June.

A 61-year-old female pedestrian was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries where she later died.

A second pedestrian was assessed by paramedics and was not injured.

The driver of the car, a 49-year-old man, was arrested on Erinbank Crescent a short time later and was interviewed and released pending further enquiries.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, has dashcam or CCTV, 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.

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