Updated August 24, 2026 — 6:58pm,first published 3:37pm
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A pedestrian has died after a car crashed into a Melbourne cafe.
The 27-year-old woman, who has not been identified, was struck after the car failed to give way while she walked outside Martini and Co bar and cafe in Wantirna South, in Melbourne’s outer east, police said.
Emergency services attempted to provide first aid, but she died at the scene.
“A single vehicle was travelling along the road here, [and] has failed to give way to a pedestrian that was crossing the road,” Inspector Ben Gordon said.
A second person, who was seated outside the restaurant, was assessed by paramedics.
The 51-year-old driver of the Tesla and her passenger were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The crash happened at about 12.45pm on Monday.
Brody Jones, who works at the nearby Mycar Tyre and Auto, said he and his team were on lunch in the break room when a workmate ran in to tell them what had happened.
They rushed out to see a car in the restaurant and people scattering away.
“It was incredible, there were tons and tons of all of the emergency services,” Jones said.
“Everyone showed up relatively quickly and in massive numbers.
“The [shopping centre] parking team, they were on scene almost immediately,” he said, “they weren’t trained … they had to get up and close to the scene.
“They were really professional and did an excellent job assisting emergency services.”
Martini and Co is located in Westfield Knox. A post from the cafe on social media said it was closed until further notice.