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2 clusters · 6 sources · 10 days · First seen · Last updated

Fatal carjacking in Melbourne

Overview

In August 2026, a 68-year-old man died following an alleged carjacking in Heidelberg West, Melbourne. Police report that the incident occurred on August 1 when a 51-year-old woman allegedly entered the victim’s running Honda CR-V in his driveway. During a confrontation involving the victim and another woman, the vehicle reportedly reversed at speed, striking the man.

Following the victim's death on a Monday night, a 51-year-old woman was arrested on August 7 during the execution of a search warrant. She faces charges including theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving causing serious injury, failing to stop, failing to render assistance, and unlicensed driving. Authorities are considering upgrading these charges, and the accused is due in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court in November.

Entities

Melton · Melbourne · MCG · Melbourne Magistrates’ Court · Victoria Police

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Melbourne man dies after alleged carjacking in driveway

    A 68-year-old Melbourne man has died after allegedly being struck by his own vehicle during a carjacking in Heidelberg West. A 51-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the incident.

  2. 20 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Melbourne carjacker killed in multi-vehicle crash

    A 46-year-old man died after a carjacking spree in Melbourne, involving multiple collisions and a stolen Mustang near the MCG.

Sources

7news.com.au · communitynews.com.au · ews.pl · greekherald.com.au · perthnow.com.au · thenightly.com.au