Police are appealing for witnesses after a speeding driver narrowly missed a group of pedestrians at a busy Mornington crossing earlier this month.
Pedestrians Dodge High-Speed Vehicle
The incident happened about 10.30 pm on Friday 3 October, when a red Mazda 121 (registration 1WG6OE) was seen travelling south on Nepean Highway near Main Street.
Investigators say the car was clocked at 93 km/h in a 70 zone and failed to stop at a red light, speeding through the pedestrian crossing while five people were on it.
The group escaped without injury, but police say the outcome could easily have been tragic.
Witnesses Urged to Come Forward
Somerville Highway Patrol is leading the investigation and wants to speak with anyone who witnessed the near-miss or has dash-cam or mobile footage of the vehicle.
Detectives are particularly keen to hear from the five pedestrians involved, who may hold key information or footage from the scene.
Anyone who saw the vehicle or has footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Busy Road a Known Safety Concern
The stretch of Nepean Highway through Mornington is one of the busiest on the Peninsula, carrying around 29,000 vehicles a day.
Traffic reports have previously identified the Main Street intersection as a high-risk area for collisions.
The Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Towards Zero road-safety plan lists Nepean Highway intersections among its top priorities for safety upgrades.
Read: Mornington Peninsula Towards Zero Road Safety Strategy for 2020-2025
Community Reminder
Police are reminding drivers to take extra care on local roads and to obey traffic lights at all times.
