A woman who stopped to help a driver in a crash has died after being hit by another car on a Melbourne freeway.
Police said a car was travelling on Heatherton Road when it crashed into traffic lights before stopping on the Monash Freeway in Endeavour Hills about 3.15am.
The good Samaritan stopped to assist the driver when she was struck by another car on the Monash Freeway.
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The woman, who is yet to be identified, died at the scene.
https://twitter.com/VicTraffic/status/1416844610987511810The driver of the car involved in the initial crash was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the fatal crash.
"The driver of the car that hit the woman stopped and is helping police with their enquiries," Victoria Police said in a statement.
The Monash Freeway is closed inbound between Heatherton Road and Stud Road due to the smash with delays quickly building.
Motorists have been advised to use the Princes Highway as an alternative and allow extra travel time.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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