Indian-origin teenager hit by truck and killed identified as Vishal Manhant

Vishal was struck and killed by a truck in Melbourne's south-east last night while he was getting out of his car.

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A young man who was hit by a truck and killed last night has been identified.

The 19-year-old Keysborough teenager was Vishal Manhant.

The Age reports that the Vishal's family members in India have confirmed.

He was a former Keysborough Secondary College Student. 

It is also reported that a Pakenham man has been charged over the death Vishal.

Vishal was struck and killed by a truck in Melbourne's south-east last night while he was getting out of his car.

According to Leading Senior Constable Paul Turner, the Media Officer for Victoria Police, Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal crash at Dandenong South.

It’s alleged a truck was travelling south on Dandenong-Frankston Road when it collided with a stationary car and pedestrian about 5.35pm.

The 31-year-old truck driver has been charged with dangerous driving causing death and has been bailed  to the Melbourne Magistrates Court on April 12.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.