Pakenham man dies following crash

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By Mitchell Clarke

A Pakenham man has died after he was hit by a car earlier this month.

The 45-year-old was struck while crossing the intersection of Templeton Crescent and Duncan Drive in Pakenham on 1 August.

Emergency services were called to the scene about 6.55pm where they located the man suffering life threatening injuries.

He was transported to hospital but sadly died on Friday 23 August.

The driver, a 26-year-old Pakenham man, remained at the scene to assist police with their inquiries.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are still being investigated.