MCIU appeal for driver to come forward after Hampton Park fatal hit-run

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for the driver involved in the fatal hit-run collision in Hampton Park yesterday to come forward.

Sadly a 58-year-old cyclist died following the collision, at the intersection of Hallam and Pound roads, on Thursday, 6 January about 4.14am.

Detectives have released footage of the man who failed to stop at the scene and left in a red 2010 Holden Cruze sedan which was later found destroyed by fire in Glen Waverley.

The vision released shows the alleged driver walking and running down the street and the red sedan in the vicinity of where the car was dumped in Glen Waverley.

He was last seen in Maylands Crescent then in Balmain Street.

Detectives are appealing for the driver to come forward and to those in the community who may also have information to call Crime Stoppers.

Any witnesses or anyone who has dashcam footage or other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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