Major Collison Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a pedestrian was critically injured in Meadow Heights this morning.
Police have been told the woman was crossing Pascoe Vale Road, near Shankland Boulevard, when she was struck by a car around 7.15am.
The 51-year-old Meadow Heights woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The 20-year-old driver, also from Meadow Heights, stopped at the scene.
He is now in custody and will be interviewed by detectives.
The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and police have cordoned off the area.
It is expected the area will be closed to traffic while detectives from the Major Collision Investigation Unit process the scene.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or with dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
