A DAMAGED car found in Lyall Street, Hastings, last week led to the arrest of a man allegedly involved in the death of a motorcyclist at Cranbourne.
It is alleged the man was driving the car when he collided with the motorcycle on Thompsons Road near the intersection of Lansell Drive about 1.40am, Thursday 1 July.
The motorcyclist, a 26-year-old Cranbourne West man, died at the scene.
Detectives from the Major Collision Investigation Unit, following a tip off from a member of the public, made the arrest at Frankston station.
A 30-year-old Toora man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death, failing to stop, failing to render assistance, driving while disqualified and using an unregistered motor vehicle. He appeared at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on Friday for a bail/remand hearing.
Anyone who saw the collision, has dash-cam footage or any other information, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report to crimestoppersvic.com.au
First published in the Southern Peninsula News – 6 July 2021
