A single mother has been identified as the woman who was allegedly killed outside her home by her neighbour in front of his young daughter.
Melonie McKay, 53, was allegedly struck by a ute in the driveway of her Seston Street home in Reservoir in Melbourne's north shortly after 7.30pm on Friday.
Neighbour Luke Rainey, 44, was later charged with murder and refused bail when he appeared in court on Saturday.
Police allege that Rainey deliberately ran down the mother-of-three following a neighbourhood dispute.
It's understood that his teenage daughter was also in the vehicle at the time, reports the Herald Sun.
Ms McKay's home remained a crime scene on Saturday, where devastated family members broke their silence.
Son Trent told reporters that he felt 'numb' in the wake of her death.
'I don't know what to do or feel - I had a cry with my younger sister,' he said.
Melbourne mother-of-three Melonie McKay was allegedly run down and killed in her driveway on Friday night
Police allege that father-of-two Luke Rainey intentionally rammed into Ms McKay with his ute
Ms McKay's sister added that the mum-of-three had 'meant the world' to her children and family.
'As a single parent, she knew unwavering strength and dedication in caring for her daughter, who faced severe mental health challenges,' she said.
'Her love and resilience in the face of adversity were truly inspiring.
'The loss of her life to violence has been absolutely devastating, not just to us, but especially to her three children, they've lost a mother who was their constant source of strength, love, and guidance.'
A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise funds for the funeral.
'My cousin was the most caring and beautiful person who did not deserve to lose her life,' Carly McKay wrote.
'Her three beautiful children are now left without their mum.
'I would really appreciate any donation to help lay my beautiful cousin to rest.'
It's understood the mother-f-three had lived there for 15 years
A crime scene was established at the home, where a ute was seen covered with police tape
During his court appearance via videolink, Rainey is reported to have looked depressed and solemn.
'I got two kids,' he was heard saying.
Rainey did not apply for bail and will remain in custody until his next court appearance on July 1.
