A fundraising page has been created for the family of a Werribee man who was killed on the Western Ring Road on Saturday morning.
Alan Dunlop, 31, died after he was struck by a car in the emergency lane about 10.40am.
Tara Brennan 27, of Altona Meadows, has been charged with dangerous driving causing death over the fatal crash.
A family friend of Mr Dunlop, Emma Mackey said a GoFundMe page had been set up by mutual friend, Pam McGuire, to help Mr Dunlop’s children.
“He had three kids: Shanee, age 11, Brye, nine, and Memphis, six, who he loved with all his heart,” Mrs Mackey said.
“Alan and his family are extremely close and this has hit them all pretty hard. He was a great person with a heart of gold.
“Always loved by every person he met. Life cut way too short.”
Mrs Mackey said that on Saturday, Mr Dunlop wasn’t feeling well so his cousin, who was driving, pulled over in to the emergency lane near Fitzgerald Road in West Sunshine.
Police said Mr Dunlop stepped out of the Ford Laser on to the side of the road and a short time later the rear of the stationary car was allegedly struck by a purple Commodore.
Emergency services attended but Mr Dunlop was pronounced dead at the scene.
His cousin suffered minor injuries.
Brennan sustained minor injuries and was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital under police guard.
She was the sole occupant of the Commodore.
Brennan appeared briefly at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
She was bailed to reappear in the same court on August 2.
The GoFundMe page for Mr Dunlop’s family raised more than $3500 in its first day. Click here to donate.
