Good Samaritan run over and killed while giving CPR to dying motorcyclist in Australia

Emily Bartley, 27, was struck by a car on a dimly-lit road in Wantirna, Melbourne
© Victoria Police
26 September 2018

A Good Samaritan has died after being hit by a car while giving CPR to a dying motorcyclist in Australia.

Emily Bartley, 27, a mother of two, was struck on a dimly-lit road in Melbourne after pulling over to help the man.

The motorcyclist, 37, who police said was driving “irresponsibly” before the crash, also died.

Her family said in a statement: “We are truly devastated. She was a genuinely caring person.”

Police are investigating both crashes.

Acting Detective Inspector Brad McArthur told 3AW that Mrs Bartley's husband John was "trying to take on board what's happened".

"This is a life-changing event for him and he will never get over this. These children are now without a mother," he said.

"The kids are early school age or not even school age, they're going to have to live their life without a mother."

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