Man suffers critical injuries trying to stop his car from being stolen in Melbourne's north
A 68-year-old man is in critical condition after being struck by his own vehicle while attempting to prevent a theft in Heidelberg West, Melbourne. Police are currently investigating the incident, and no arrests have been made.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the dangers associated with vehicle theft and the risks civilians face when attempting to intervene in criminal acts.
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives attended the scene of the incident at Heidelberg West. ( ABC News )
A man has suffered life-threatening injuries trying to stop his car from being stolen in Melbourne's north-east.
The 68-year-old man was hit by the vehicle at Heidelberg West on Saturday night.
No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
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Heidelberg West resident Kim Tripitiris said she was alerted by the sounds of a woman's screams last night, and went outside to discover her neighbour George seriously injured in his driveway.
Ms Tripitiris described a harrowing scene, where she and her partner were forced to perform CPR in an attempt to revive her neighbour.
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