Police Charge Man After Cudgee Fatal Collision

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal collision in Cudgee earlier this year.

It's alleged a red 2023 Toyota Landcruiser ute and a cyclist collided on Hopkins Falls Road about 8.10am on Saturday 21 March.

The cyclist, a 70-year-old Warrnambool man, died at the scene.

The driver of the Toyota, a 20-year-old man from the Warrnambool area, was arrested at the scene and interviewed.

He has since been charged with several offences culpable driving causing death, dangerous driving causing death, failing to stop and render assistance, drive in manner dangerous, careless driving, driver whilst suspended (x3), touching a portable device (x3) and possessing an anti-speed measuring device.

He has been bailed to appear before Warrnambool Magistrates' Court on 4 December.

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