Woman dies after being hit by truck in West Footscray

The accident occurred on Somerville Road near Lae Street.

A woman has died after being struck by a truck in West Footscray on Monday night.

Police are investigating the circumstances after the pedestrian was hit by a semi-trailer travelling west along Somerville Road, near the intersection of Lae Street, just before 10pm.

The woman, who died at the scene, is yet to be formally identified.

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

The death comes just weeks after another woman died after being hit by a truck on Geelong Road on June 30.