A tragic incident occurred this morning in Teesdale, a regional town in Victoria, where a young boy lost his life after being struck by a vehicle while on his way to school. The accident took place shortly after 8 am on Bannockburn-Shelford Road. Despite attempts at CPR at the scene, the child succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities reported that the car involved initially fled the site of the accident but was later found at a nearby location in Teesdale. The female driver is currently cooperating with the police as they seek to clarify the circumstances surrounding the crash. Investigators from the Major Collision Investigation Unit are also en route to the location to conduct a thorough examination of the incident.
Teesdale is situated in the Golden Plains Shire, approximately 34 kilometers west of Geelong. The community is likely to be deeply affected by this devastating event.