Driver to face ‘serious charges’ after struck pedestrian dies

One man has died and another woman left with serious injuries after they were struck by a car in Melbourne’s east.

The pair were walking along Monbulk-Seville Road near Wandin Creek Road in Seville when they were hit shortly after 1pm today.

Several passers-by stopped to help the pair, who were treated by emergency services.

The man died at the scene and the woman was airlifted to Royal Melbourne Hospital in a critical condition.

The 27-year-old driver was arrested at the scene and is expected to face serious charges.