Father killed after being hit by car he tried to ‘flag down’ for help at Markwood

The Myrtleford father killed trying to get help from another vehicle following a crash near Wangaratta has been named as family pay tribute.

A Myrtleford father has been tragically killed trying to flag down another vehicle for help at a crash near Wangaratta on Wednesday.

It is understood a car rolled on Yarrabee Road at Markwood just before 12.30pm.

Investigators have been told Lachlan Pearson, 47 of Myrtleford, gestured for a car to pull over, which stopped.

A third vehicle then came around a bend and had to swerve around the second car, hitting and killing Mr Pearson.

In an emotional tribute to her husband, Michelle Pearson said he was the love of her life.

“... my best friend, my right hand man, my other half, my husband... gone in the blink of an eye,” she wrote on social media.

Lachlan Pearson, 47, from Myrtleford was hit and killed by a car on Tuesday May 11. Picture: Facebook.

A pedestrian has been killed after he was hit by a car near Wangaratta on May 11. Picture: Hannah Davies

“How do I go on? What do I do next?

“How do I explain to our grandbabies that Assa isn’t coming home?”

Amanda Wood wrote: “It’s really not fair at all. He will be missed by so many. A true gentle giant that had the biggest heart of gold (and) would do anything for anyone.”

Jane Dunnell said she hoped Mr Pearson’s loved ones could “take comfort in knowing that in his short time in this life, he was loved, truly and honestly loved”.

Rick Schaefer added he was a “great bloke” who was “always willing to lend a hand.”

The female driver of the car stopped at the scene and is helping police with their enquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, with dashcam footage or further information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

There have been 89 people killed on Victorian roads this year — nine more than this time in 2021.