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Pedestrian dies following bike collision

A man has died following a collision with a bike rider on a road in Carlton North last week.

Emergency services were called to reports the cyclist had collided with a pedestrian on Rathdowne Street, near Macpherson Street, about 2pm on Monday 2 March.

The rider, a 50-year-old Brunswick East man, was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

The pedestrian, an 84-year-old Carlton North man, was transported to hospital where he died on 6 March.

The investigation into the circumstances of the collision is ongoing.

Police have asked anyone who witnessed the incident, with footage or information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or anonymously at https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/.

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