Police are investigating after a driver injured when his vehicle smashed through a park fence was also found to have a suspected gunshot wound.
Emergency services were called to reports a white Toyota coupe had crashed through the fence and crashed into a tree near in Roxburgh Park, in Melbourne’s north, on Sunday night.
The accident happened on the corner of Donald Cameron Drive and Bridgewater Road about 7pm.
The driver was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Along with injuries believed to be from the crash, the man had a suspected gunshot wound to the lower body.
Victoria Police are investigating the exact circumstances of the incident, which they believe to be targeted.
A crime scene has been established and the investigation continues.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Second person dies in playground crash
Sunday’s incident came as a second person died after a vehicle crashed into three people at a children’s playground in Melbourne’s east last week.
The trio was walking on a footpath in suburban Wantirna South last Thursday when a 91-year-old driver lost control of her car.
The Toyota Yaris mounted a footpath before hurtling down a hill and smashing through a fence and into a bench.
A woman, 59, died at the scene while a man, 60, was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
A two-year-old boy was seriously injured – believed to be the couple’s grandson. His condition had been stabilised in hospital on Friday.
Police said late on Saturday the 60-year-old man had died from his injuries.
Investigators, who are yet to interview the driver, will assess whether speed was a contributing factor.
The incident has prompted the Victorian government to consider previous calls for older people to prove they are fit to drive, in line with rules in other states.
-with AAP
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