Horror as one man is killed and another fighting for life after a red Holden 'ran into a group of workers' before 'fleeing the scene and getting into an SUV' One man is dead and another critically injured after car crashed into workers A driver of a red Holden crashed into the group at Carrum Downs in Melbourne He then fled the scene in a black Hyundai SUV and a search is underway By Michael Pickering For Daily Mail Australia Published: 22:55 GMT, 8 November 2021 | Updated: 23:02 GMT, 8 November 2021 Viewcomments An horrific crash in Melbourne has claimed the life of one man and critically injured another, with reports the drive fled the scene after crashing into a group of people. The tragic incident at Carrum Downs in Melbourne's south-east occurred around 7.15am when the driver of a red Holden struck a group of workers on Hall Road, near the intersection of Lats Avenue. One person was killed and a second person was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene on foot. The tragic incident at Carrum Downs in Melbourne's south-east occurred around 7.15am when the driver of a red Holden struck a group of workers on Hall Road, near the intersection of Lats Avenue Victoria Police released a statement saying a search for the offender had been launched. He is believed to be Caucasian in appearance and aged in his 30s. The driver was last seen getting into a black Hyundai SUV and the vehicle was last seen travelling east of Ballarto Road about 7.45am. Hall Road is currently closed between Cadles Road and Rowellyn Avenue as a result of the incident. Police appealed to anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility