Woman dies after crash in Yarraville

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Yarraville yesterday.

Emergency services were called to the crash, in a carpark off High Street, on Sunday 16 April just after 1pm.

The circumstances surrounding the crash are still being established however police have been told a man was reversing his car into a carpark when he accelerated forward.

The vehicle struck a woman before hitting a wall and stopping a short distance away.

The 38-year-old woman, from Werribee, was taken to hospital where she later died.

The 48-year-old driver, from Werribee, was interviewed by MCIU detectives and has been released pending further enquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the crash, with CCTV/dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link.

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