Shane Avery, 51, was struck by a car and thrown 47 metres after positioning himself armed with a chain on a Ballarat road to help his pursued son.
Why it mattersA man died trying to protect family, raising questions about the risks of intervening in dangerous situations and the consequences of hit-and-run offences.
AustraliaA fatal hit-and-run in regional Victoria; the case is proceeding through Ballarat courts with bail hearings underway.
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