Man who survived crash in the 80s killed while crossing the road

A man who survived a crash more than 20 years ago has been killed while crossing the road in Melbourne.

Kevin Edgar was crossing McClelland Drive, Langwarrin, in his mobility scooter just after 9pm when he was struck by a car.

Paramedics attempted to save the 47-year-old but he died at the scene.

Mr Edgar had lived at The Log Cabin - a caravan park in the city's south-east for more than five years.

He was popular among the residents and was always there to help others.

"He's a lovely man, he always had a laugh and smile," Park manager Victoria Brown told 9NEWS.

"And I think I'm having trouble accepting I'm not going to see him again. He's part of our community and part of this place," she added.

Another resident, Karen Fergus, described him as "harmless and really friendly."

9NEWS has been told Mr Edgar spent months recovering at the Alfred Hospital after he was hit by a car while walking to work in the 1980s.

That crash left him in a coma for 8 months and with a disability.

Despite being confined to his scooter, he still had time to run errands for his neighbours.

It's understood Mr Edgar left around 7.30 last night to pick up some shopping for his friends.

The road was dark and police said he didn't have any lights on his scooter.

Investigators have ruled out drugs, alcohol and speed.

The 62-year-old driver from Sandhurst has been left devastated by the crash.

"It wasn't until the last second he saw the victim on the road and unfortunately wasn't able to avoid the collision,” Sgt Mark Sims said.

Residents are calling for the local council to add more lighting and another footpath.