Schoolboy dies after being hit by car in Brookfield

A 13-year-old boy has died after being hit by a car while skateboarding to school in Brookfield.

Paramedics were called to the incident about 8.15am.

According to Ambulance Victoria, the boy was struck by a car after coming off his skateboard.

Police said the boy was skateboarding on a quiet road and was wearing a helmet.

Five paramedics performed CPR on the boy who suffered massive head injuries but was unable to be revived. His parents are at the scene.

Police are investigating the incident.

More to come.

By Ebony Bowden, The Age