Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have identified a vehicle they had been searching for as part of an investigation into a fatal collision in Pakenham South.
Police located a scooter rider unresponsive at the intersection of Healesville-Koo Wee Rup and Ballarto roads in Pakenham South just before 7pm on February 9.
The 60-year-old Pakenham man was taken to hospital in a critical condition but sadly later died.
Police believe the scooter was travelling south on Koo Wee Rup Road when it was possibly struck by a yet to be identified vehicle that failed to stop at the scene
Police released CCTV and images last week, appealing for the driver of white Toyota HiLux believed to be in the area at the time of the crash to come forward.
That vehicle has since been located and a 50-year-old Lang Lang man is assisting detectives with their enquiries.
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Investigations remain ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, has dashcam footage or other information that could assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
For the current provisional lives lost tally please see https://www.police.vic.gov.au/news
