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Reservoir Man Charged With Murder After Woman Fatally Struck by Car

Police describe a prior connection between the pair during an ongoing homicide inquiry.

Overview

  • The woman was hit on Seston Street in Reservoir at about 7:40pm on Friday and died at the scene.
  • A 44-year-old local man was arrested at the location and later charged with one count of murder.
  • The Homicide Squad attended the scene as forensic officers conducted examinations overnight.
  • The victim has not been formally identified and authorities have not released her name.
  • The accused is due to appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Saturday.