Homicide Squad detectives have charged a 26-year-old man following an incident in Melbourne’s CBD on Friday, 8 September.
A Melton West man has this evening been charged with one count of murder, three counts of attempted murder, three counts of intentionally cause serious injury and two counts of conduct endangering life.
He appeared at an after-hours court hearing where he was remanded in custody to reappear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 15 January 2024.
The charges follow an incident where emergency services were called to a report of a man driving a white Toyota Aurion that allegedly collided with three pedestrians, a Mazda CX-5 and a Hyundai in Bourke Street and Russell Street about 6.20pm.
Sadly, the driver of the Hyundai, a 76-year-old man from Brunswick died at the scene.
The three pedestrians, the driver and passenger of the Mazda CX-9 all aged in their 20’s and 30’s were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police do not believe this is a terror related incident.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
