A man has been charged following a fatal collision in Mooroolbark yesterday.
Police were called to Manchester Road after an unconscious male was located on the road about 1.55am on 5 December.
The 28-year-old Lilydale man was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.
It is alleged the man was struck by a vehicle that failed to remain at the scene.
A 39-year-old Ferntree Gully man self-presented to a police station this morning.
A white Nissan Dualis SUV, alleged to have been involved in the collision, was located by investigators shortly after.
The Ferntree Gully man was charged with failing to stop and failing to render assistance.
He is bailed to appear before Melbourne Magistrate's Court on 29 March 2026.
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