Police investigate after car hits pedestrians in Geelong West

Two people have been taken to hospital and police are investigating after a car hit two pedestrians in Geelong West on Tuesday night.

The Pakington St, Gordon Ave intersection in Geelong West.

Police have launched an investigation after two people were hit by a car in Geelong West on Tuesday night.

Paramedics were called to the collision on Gordon Ave around 9.20pm on Tuesday after a car turning into the street from Pakington St hit two pedestrians.

An Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said the pedestrians – a 25-year-old Fraser Rise man and a 25-year-old Hamlyn Heights woman – were transported to Geelong hospital in stable conditions.

Both suffered minor injuries.

A police spokesman said investigators were told the driver of a Jeep has been travelling north on Pakington St and was turning right into Gordon Ave when he collided with the pair.

“The 53-year-old driver from Chesney Vale stopped and assisted police at the scene,” the spokesman said.

The spokesman said investigations were continuing.

​Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Originally published as Police investigate after car hits pedestrians in Geelong West