Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man after a cyclist died in a hit-run collision in Cobungra this morning.
The man was riding a bicycle on the Great Alpine Road when he was struck by a vehicle believed to be an orange Ford Ranger about 8.35am.
The cyclist, a 62-year-old Queensland man, sadly died at the scene.
A 25-year-old Swifts Creek man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death, fail to stop and fail to render assistance.
He has been bailed to appear at the Bairnsdale Magistrates’ Court on 16 February
Police are urging anyone who witnessed an orange Ford Ranger travelling east on the Great Alpine Road or anyone with dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report via www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link
