Melbourne woman charged after man dies in emergency lane crash

A woman has been charged after a man died in a car crash in an emergency lane in Melbourne’s south-west yesterday morning. 

Police believe the man, aged in his 30s, was allegedly near a stationary car in the emergency lane of the Western Ring Road in Sunshine West when he was struck by another car about 10.40am.

Emergency services were called, and pronounced him dead at the scene.

His friend, who was also standing beside the car, sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital.

Yesterday, Victoria Police said the crash was preventable.

"This is another example of how tragic road trauma can be," Inspector Stuart McGregor told reporters.

"This is a loss of life that wasn't necessary."

A 27-year-old Altona Meadows woman has since been charged over the crash. 

She has been charged with dangerous driving causing death and has been bailed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday.