Police believe dead teen boy could have been targeted in Taylors Lakes hit-run
Police are probing whether a 16-year-old killed after being struck by a car alongside two mates in Melbourne’s northwest on Monday was deliberately hit while crossing a residential street.
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Homicide squad detectives are probing whether a teenager who died after a hit-run in Melbourne’s west on Monday night was targeted.
Police believe three teenagers were deliberately hit by a car while crossing Chichester Drive in Taylors Lakes about 7pm.
The vehicle then fled the scene.
A 16-year-old boy died at the scene despite the efforts of paramedics to revive him, while a 16-year-old and 15-year-old were hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries.
Homicide Squad detectives, along with the Major Collision Investigation Unit, are working to establish the exact circumstances of the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV, dashcam footage or any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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