Detectives from Major Collision Investigation Unit have arrested a woman following a collision where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Armadale this morning.
It is believed a woman was boarding a tram when she was hit by a white Tesla travelling west on Wattletree Road, approaching Kooyong Road, about 6.30am.
The 26-year-old Armadale woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The vehicle initially left the scene without stopping.
The driver surrendered to detectives a short time later, and the vehicle has also since been recovered.
The 23-year-old Mount Waverly woman is currently assisting police with their enquiries.
The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are still being investigated.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link
