Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Doveton this morning.
Attending officers were told a man ran from the vicinity of a stationary car on the side of Monash Freeway, into the path of a city-bound car, about 5.25am.
The man, who is yet to be formally identified, was struck by the travelling car and died.
The car that had been stationary drove away from the scene
The driver of the car stopped immediately.
Investigations are ongoing into the circumstances of the collision.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, with CCTV/dashcam vision or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or anonymously at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
For the current provisional Lives Lost tally please see - https://www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety
