January 18, 2026

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Incident Overview
An 88-year-old woman has died after being struck by a car in a carpark in Melbourne’s south-east. The incident occurred near a strip of shops in Berwick on Saturday morning. The woman was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries but later died. The driver involved stopped at the scene and is assisting police as investigations continue.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, 17 January 2026 (around 11:30am)
  • Location: Paternoster Lane carpark, Berwick, VIC

Vehicles Involved

  • Passenger vehicle — involved in a carpark collision with a pedestrian

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 88-year-old woman — pedestrian; transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended the Berwick carpark following reports of a pedestrian struck.
  • The woman was taken to hospital for urgent treatment.
  • The driver stopped at the scene and spoke with police.

Police Investigation
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances of the collision.

  • Police are reviewing how the incident occurred within the carpark.
  • Investigators are seeking witness accounts and available CCTV or dashcam footage.

Community Impact
The fatal incident has affected the Berwick community and raised concerns about pedestrian safety in busy shopping precinct carparks.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant vision to come forward.

  • Crime Stoppers VIC: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.