A toddler is fighting for their life after they were hit by a van in Melbourne’s south-east overnight.
It’s understood a white van was travelling west on Thames Promenade in Chelsea Heights, near the intersection of Mulkarra Drive, when it struck the toddler at about 9.10pm.
The child was on a small balance bike using the pedestrian crossing, accompanied by a man walking with them.
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An off-duty police officer who was passing stopped to provide first aid, before emergency services arrived.
The child was taken to hospital with serious injuries and remains in a critical condition.
The man with the toddler was not injured.
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A 29-year-old Clyde man, who was driving the van, was arrested and interviewed but has been released pending further enquiries.
The investigation into the crash continues.
Any witnesses or anybody with dashcam footage, CCTV or other information, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.
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