An elderly man has died in hospital after being struck by a cyclist in Melbourne's south on the weekend.
The 77-year-old Mentone man was crossing Beach Road at a traffic light near the intersection of Naples Road in Mentone at 8.30am on Saturday.
At the time, the "Hell Ride" - a weekly communal ride involving cyclists in groups of 100 or more - was taking place along Beach Road.
A spokeswoman from Victoria Police said the elderly man had signalled his intention to cross the road as cyclists approached, but he was struck down and received serious head injuries.
The man was taken to the Alfred hospital, but died yesterday.
Police said a 30-year-old man from St Kilda East would be issued with a penalty notice for allegedly failing to obey a traffic light. The penalty carries a $210 fine.
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.
theage.com.au
If I ran a red light in my car and killed a pedestrian I don't think I'd get off with a $210 fine...
