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Man interviewed following fatal hit-and-run

A 21-year-old man handed himself in to police following an alleged fatal hit-and-run crash in Dandenong on the night of Friday 7 June.

The man attended Cranbourne Police Station at 3am on Sunday 9 June where he was taken into custody.

The arrest follows the death of a 29-year-old Dandenong North woman who was struck by two cars while crossing Stud Road around 9pm on 7 June.

The first driver stopped and spoke with police while the second allegedly fled the scene.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives interviewed the Cranbourne man and he was released pending further enquiries.

Investigators are continuing to appeal for witnesses, particularly the driver of a car who was travelling behind a dark-coloured SUV.

The driver is believed to have witnessed the incident and may be able to provide further details and/or dashcam footage.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, with information or CCTV/dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppers.com.au

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