Tragedy as 12-year old boy dies in hospital following Mill Park e-scooter collision

A 12-year-old boy has died after five days in hospital following a collision with a car while riding an e-scooter. Police believe the boy was riding an e-scooter when he collided with a car at the intersection of Betula Ave and Childs Road just after 6pm on Wednesday. The driver of the car, a 34-year-old Greensborough man, stopped at the scene to assist. This marks the 258th death on Victorian roads this year. Police are investigating the circumstances of the collision, and are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or who has footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.