Pedestrian dies following Ballarat collision

A pedestrian has died in hospital following a collision in Ballarat last month, Victoria Police say.

It is believed the 78-year-old Ararat man was attempting to cross Sturt Street when he was hit by a car about on 9 May.

The man was taken to hospital following the collision but later died.

The driver of the car stopped at the scene to assist.

A 35-year-old Ballarat woman is assisting police with the investigation.

The investigation remains ongoing and police will prepare a report for the coroner.

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