POLICE are pleading with motorists and pedestrians to be alert and obey road rules after two deaths as a result of collisions on Wyndham roads.
A 51-year-old man died after being hit by a car in Hoppers Crossing on Saturday and a baby girl died after a collision in Point Cook about 10am last Tuesday at the intersection of Boardwalk Boulevard and Dunnings Road.
A pregnant Point Cook woman involved in the crash gave birth prematurely and the baby died in hospital later that day.
Police believe a man driving a white van stopped to help those involved in the crash and are appealing for him and other witnesses to contact them.
The 51-year-old man was hit by a car about 3am on Saturday while crossing Hogans Road near the intersection of Bethany Road.
Police said he was struck after stepping off the pedestrian traffic island in the middle of the road. He died at the scene.
The driver of the car and her passenger, both women in their 20s, were not injured.
The man was the second pedestrian killed crossing a road in Wyndham in the past month.
On September 14, a 33-year-old man died after being hit by a car while crossing Palmers Road near Sayers Road in Williams Landing.
Leading Senior Constable Dawn Youla of Werribee police urged pedestrians to ensure they crossed roads in safe, well-lit locations at night and wore visible clothing.
Drivers could make the roads safer by staying within speed limits and being alert to changing road conditions, she said.
“Unfortunately, within the Wyndham area there have been two recent fatal collisions.
“These incidents should highlight to all road users the importance of remaining fully focused on the job in hand. When driving, limit distractions and curtail the use of mobile phones.”
Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill said the deaths were a timely reminder for people to take care on the roads.
“I’m urging everyone to keep talking about road safety — have the discussion with your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours about the importance of obeying the road rules. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility.
“This also applies to motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians. Anyone who uses Victorian roads shares that responsibility. Be courteous, be patient and above all, be careful,” he said.
