Man charged following fatal collision at Buckley

Police have charged a man following a fatal collision in Buckley last night which claimed the life of a man, Victoria Police say.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives charged the man with dangerous driving causing death, failing to stop after a collision and failing to render assistance.

The 21-year-old Winchelsea man was bailed to appear at Geelong Magistrates Court on 23 October.

The deceased, an 18-year-old Winchelsea man, died at the scene after allegedly being struck by a 4WD while riding a bike west along Atkins Road about 8.30pm.

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