Victorian road toll surges after weekend pedestrian deaths
Two pedestrians have been killed in separate incidents over the weekend, bringing Victoria's road toll to 139 - 51 more than the same period last year.
In the latest incident, a blind man and his guide dog were hit and killed in Wedderburn, north of Melbourne, just before 7am on Sunday.
The 63-year-old man was walking along the Calder Highway when he was struck. The male driver in his 20s stopped to render assistance. He was treated in hospital for shock.
The death brings the number of pedestrian fatalities so far this year to 21, compared to 14 for the same time last year. The average number of pedestrian fatalities for the same period is 15.
Earlier this weekend, a bus struck and killed a pedestrian outside the Notting Hill Hotel in Melbourne's south-east.
It is believed the man was at a bus stop outside the pub on Ferntree Gully Road near Monash University.
The 62-year-old pedestrian from Glen Waverley was treated at the scene but could not be saved.
It is believed he was struck by the back of the bus. The bus did not stop at the scene but police are not treating the case as a hit and run, as the driver may not have been aware of the accident
Officers have found the bus involved and are waiting to speak with the driver.
Victoria Police will prepare a report for the coroner.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dash-cam footage can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.