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Woman dies following Berwick crash

Published:
Sunday 18 January 2026 at 1:31 pm

A woman has died in hospital following a crash in Berwick yesterday, 17 January.

It is believed a woman was struck by a vehicle in a carpark on Paternoster Lane about 11.30am.

The 88-year-old Berwick woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries but has died in hospital.

The male driver of the car stopped at the scene and has been interviewed by police.

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

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or anonymously 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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