Man dies a month after being hit by own car during alleged theft
A man who was run over while allegedly trying to stop his car from being stolen in Melbourne's north-east last month has died in hospital.
A 68-year-old man has tragically passed away in hospital after being hit by his own car during an alleged theft incident in Heidelberg West, Melbourne. The incident occurred when the man attempted to stop a woman from allegedly stealing his Honda SUV from his driveway. The woman, a 51-year-old, is currently facing several charges including dangerous driving causing serious injury, theft of a motor vehicle, failing to stop, failing to render assistance, and unlicensed driving.
Police have released CCTV footage showing the woman walking along a footpath on the opposite side of the street while the man's car was in the driveway with its headlights on and doors open. The man was taken to the hospital with critical injuries but sadly succumbed to his injuries overnight. Police are now considering whether to upgrade the charges against the woman involved.
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