April 4, 2026

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Incident Overview
A man has died after leaving his car and being struck by a passing vehicle on the Eastern Freeway at Kew East in Melbourne. The man died at the scene, while the other driver remained and spoke with police.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, 4 April 2026 (about 5am)
  • Location: Eastern Freeway, Kew East, VIC

Vehicles Involved

  • A car the man had pulled over and exited
  • A passing vehicle (type not specified) that struck the man

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • Man (age not stated), Kew East, driver who had pulled over and exited his car; died at the scene.
  • Injuries:
    • No other injuries reported.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services were called to the Eastern Freeway about 5am following reports a man had been struck by a passing vehicle.
  • No hospital transport was reported, as the man died at the scene.
  • Any road closures or traffic diversions were not detailed.

Police Investigation
Police say it remains unclear why the man left his vehicle. The driver involved remained at the scene and has spoken with officers, and detectives are continuing to investigate.

  • No charges have been announced.
  • No court appearances have been listed.

Community Impact
The death on a major Melbourne freeway is expected to have affected early-morning traffic in the area, with police seeking information from motorists who may have been travelling through at the time.

Appeal for Information
Detectives are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around the time of the crash, to contact police.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.