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Unlicensed driver charged after allegedly hitting and killing man outside comic convention in Melbourne
Patrick Brischetto
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Sarah Swain
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April 19, 2026 – 6.47am
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April 18, 2026 – 8.40am
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A learner driver without a licence has been charged after a man was killed and another was seriously hurt outside a comic convention in Melbourne.
The driver of a Toyota Echo allegedly swerved into a group of people outside the Showgrounds just after 5pm last night, hitting two men in their early 20s.
One man from Keysborough in the city’s south-west died at the scene.
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A learner driver without a licence has been charged after a man was killed and another was seriously hurt outside a comic convention in Melbourne.
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The second man was taken to hospital with significant lower limb injuries, and is fighting for life.
A third person in the group was not hit, but has been taken to hospital for shock.
It is understood the trio had been at the Supernova Comic Con and Gaming event.
Police say the Toyota continued along the footpath, before a female off-duty police officer and member of the public intervened and conducted a citizen’s arrest.
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The second man was taken to hospital with significant lower limb injuries, and is fighting for life.
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The alleged driver, 33-year-old man man from Werribee has been charged with dangerous driving causing death and culpable driving.
He was unlicensed and a learner driver.
He was due to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court this afternoon.
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The alleged driver, 33-year-old man man from Werribee has been charged with dangerous driving causing death and culpable driving.
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