World News William Taylor identified as man killed in horror alleged hit-and-run Blog

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The victim of a horrific suspected hit-and-run crash in Melbourne has been identified as 28-year-old William Taylor, with his heartbroken family expressing their shock.

Emergency services were called to the intersection of Warrigal and Highbury Roads in Burwood on Tuesday evening after a suspected stolen Jeep Cherokee struck the side of Mr Taylor’s Toyota compact car.

“Will was a very loved son, brother, partner and friend,” the family wrote in a statement.

“He was a quiet, intelligent and thoughtful young man who loved his sport.

William Taylor died in a suspected hit-and-run accident in Burwood, Melbourne, on Tuesday evening. Victoria Police
Camera iconWilliam Taylor died in a suspected hit-and-run accident in Burwood, Melbourne, on Tuesday evening. Victoria Police Credit: Delivered

“We are heartbroken and ask that our privacy be respected as we process this devastating loss.”

Mr Taylor, a doctor in training, died when his Toyota station wagon was struck from the side by a suspected stolen Jeep Cherokee at around 7pm.

He died at the scene of the accident.

Six teenagers were in the Jeep when it struck Mr Taylor’s vehicle.

Two 15-year-old teenagers were arrested at the scene and charged with car theft.

Four young men fled on foot; a 17-year-old was arrested in Malvern East on Wednesday evening.

Police have charged the private school student with several offenses, including careless driving causing death, dangerous driving causing death, failure to stop and render assistance, motor vehicle theft and driving without a license.

The boy appeared in juvenile court on Friday, where he was granted bail.

William Taylor was a keen football player and played for Ashburton United.
Camera iconWilliam Taylor was a keen football player and played for Ashburton United. Credit: News Corp Australia

Three other men are apparently still on the run.

Mr Taylor was a passionate footballer and his former club Ashburton United paid tribute to the young man in a touching post on social media.

“Ashy was devastated to learn of the passing of our former player Will Taylor,” the club wrote.

“Will was an Ashy junior who worked his way up through the ranks to our first team and helped the team advance to State 3.

“He was a wonderful young man and one of the really nice guys in the world.

“Despite his quiet and humble style, he was a force on the field, a gifted player who never gave up and always gave his best for the team and the club.

“The football community has lost one of the game’s true servants and the world is a sadder place without our pal Wilba.

“Our deepest condolences go out to Nick, Denise and the rest of his family.

“Our thoughts are with you.”

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