A man out for a walk on a suburban footpath in Melbourne has died after being hit by a car.

Emergency services were called to Dalton Rd in Epping, north of the city, at around 10am on Saturday following reports that a car had gone up a footpath and hit a pedestrian.

Victoria Police confirmed the 63-year-old Mill Park man died at the scene. He has not yet been officially identified.

After being hit, the driver then continued down the path before crashing into a utility pole and a building.

The 27-year-old driver from Glenroy suffered serious lower body injuries.

He was freed from the wreckage by firefighters and taken to hospital where he remains in critical condition under police guard.

He has not yet been questioned and no charges have been laid.

Pictures show massive damage to the silver hatchback, including the hood and windshield completely destroyed.

Police are investigating the cause of the crash that left one man dead and another in hospital

The car went through a pedestrian barrier as it mounted the curb before hitting a man walking

It is understood the car went through a pedestrian crossing barrier as it mounted the kerb.

Witnesses said the 27-year-old was seen “falling over the wheel” at another intersection before the crash and had to be woken up by witnesses knocking on the window, it reported. Age.

He then allegedly “speeded off” and crashed shortly after.

Detectives from the Major Collision Investigation Unit are investigating the exact circumstances surrounding the collision, with inquiries ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has information or has footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

More to come.