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Incident Overview
A 34-year-old man was seriously injured after an alleged hit-run at Merrifield City shopping centre in Mickleham on Monday, 22 June 2026. Police were investigating whether the driver and injured man were known to each other. The public report did not identify a reason for that inquiry.
Location and Time
7NEWS reported that the incident occurred at about 7.28pm in the Merrifield City car park on Donnybrook Road. The report did not give a more precise location within the shopping centre or identify any road closure.
People and Vehicles Involved
The injured man was identified as a 34-year-old from Mickleham. Police were seeking the driver of a grey Mitsubishi Lancer. The available report did not identify the driver or describe other occupants of the vehicle.
Injuries and Fatalities
7NEWS reported that the man sustained serious injuries. The source does not disclose the nature of those injuries, his later condition, or any fatalities connected with the incident.
Emergency Response
The public report confirms the man was seriously injured but does not set out the attending emergency services, medical treatment, hospital destination or the duration of any response. No further emergency detail has been included without a supporting source.
Police Investigation
7NEWS reported that Fawkner Highway Patrol released CCTV footage of the grey Mitsubishi Lancer while officers continued their inquiries. The report described the vehicle as travelling towards the pedestrian and leaving the scene after the collision. The circumstances and any legal responsibility had not been determined.
Appeal for Information
Police sought information that could identify the Mitsubishi or its driver. The article’s source does not provide a police reference number or set out a later arrest, charge or court outcome.
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