Police are responding to fatal crash at Strathmerton

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a pedestrian in Strathmerton last night.

It is believed the pedestrian was walking along Numurkah Road, near Reynoldsons Road, when he was hit by a car travelling south about 9.40pm.

Sadly, the 68-year-old local man died at the scene.

The driver, a 42-year-old man from Strathmerton, stopped at the scene and is currently assisting police with their enquiries.

Numurkah Road will be closed in both directions for some time while Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives process the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or with dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

The current provisional lives lost tally can be found here: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety-0

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