Vic pedestrian dies after being hit by car AN elderly pedestrian has died in hospital after being hit by a car in Melbourne's east. Police believe the woman, 66, was crossing North Road in Brighton East when hit by a grey Toyota hatch about 9.15pm (AEDT) Thursday. She was taken to The Alfred Hospital with life-threatening injuries and died about 2.30pm on Friday. The driver of the car stopped and is assisting police with their inquiries. Victoria's road toll stands at 226 compared to 271 this time last year, with 14 of the deaths occurring in the past 13 days. Road policing command Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill said on Friday afternoon the number of fatalities in such a short time was extremely concerning heading into the festive season. "This is a horrible start to December, especially as we head into what we know is a high-risk time of the year on Victorian roads," he said.