A Ferntree Gully woman has died after being wedged between a ute and a truck while at work.
The road worker died in hospital following the collision in Dandenong North on Tuesday 27 February.
It is believed a utility rolled backwards into the worker, pinning her between the utility and a truck on Fillmore Road just after 7.30am.
The worker, a 55-year-old Ferntree Gully woman, was initially taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The truck driver, a 51-year-old Boronia man, was uninjured.
The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are being investigated.
WorkSafe confirmed it too is investigating.
The death is the fifth confirmed workplace fatality for 2024. There were 12 work-related deaths at the same time last year.
For the current provisional lives lost tally please see https://www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety-0
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
