Child Dies After Endeavour Hills Collision

The young girl critically injured in yesterday's Endeavor Hills collision has sadly died in hospital.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following the collision, which occurred at the intersection of James Cook Drive and Heatherton Road, on Thursday 17 October about 8.30am.

The 24-year-old man has been charged with one count of dangerous driving causing serious injury.

It is alleged the young girl was crossing Heatherton Road, at a pedestrian crossing with family, when she was struck by a car.

The three-year-old was critically injured and was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition.

The driver of the car stopped at the scene and was arrested by police.

The Endeavour Hills man has been bailed to appear before Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 23 October.

It is expected further charges will now be considered following the death of the child.

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