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Police investigate death of teen deliberately hit by car in Melbourne’s north-west
Homicide detectives are investigating after a teenage boy was killed and two others were injured when they were deliberately hit by a car in Melbourne’s north-west on Monday night.
Police said a group of teens were crossing Chichester Drive in Taylors Lakes when it’s believed they were deliberately struck by a vehicle at about 6.55pm on Monday.
A 16-year-old Keilor Downs boy was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.
Police said he was one of three teenagers who were struck by a car, which fled the scene.
A 16-year-old from Melton and a 15-year-old from Keilor Downs were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
“Police are working to establish the exact circumstances of the incident and the investigation is ongoing,” a Victoria Police statement said.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV, dashcam footage or any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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