One dead, another injured after being hit by car at party in Kooyong park
The man who was allegedly behind the wheel of a car when it hit and killed a pedestrian in Kooyong early Sunday morning has offered his condolences to the victim’s family.
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The man who was allegedly behind the wheel of a car when it hit and killed a pedestrian in Kooyong has offered his condolences to the victim’s family.
The 23-year-old Sunbury man has been charged after he allegedly struck a group of pedestrians in a carpark at Sir Zelman Cowen Park, off Glenferrie Rd about 1.10am on Sunday.
One of the pedestrians, a 24-year-old woman from Clifton Hill, died at the scene, while a 26-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
A 25-year-old man was also struck but was not physically injured.
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives charged the male driver on Sunday night, with culpable driving causing death, dangerous driving causing death, negligently causing serious injury and unlicensed driving.
Barrister George Balot, who is representing the driver, said his client was remorseful following the incident.
“He wishes to express his profound heartfelt sympathy to the family of the deceased and the pedestrian in hospital,” he said.
“I wish to pass to the family his deepest condolences during this difficult time.”
The driver was remanded to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on October 14.
Initial police reports suggested there had been an illegal rave in the park, but they later confirmed the incident had occurred following a “gathering” in the park.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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