MCIU appeal for dashcam after woman located deceased in Tarneit

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information and dashcam vision as part of their investigation into the death of a woman in Tarneit Tuesday morning.

A passerby located the woman’s body on Leakes Road at the intersection of Derrimut Road on 20 October just after 5.30am and it is believed she was hit by a car.

Enquiries by detectives have identified the driver and vehicle believed to be involved however the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.

A 32-year-old man from Truganina has provided a statement to police and the vehicle seized for forensic examination.

As part of the investigation detectives are keen to speak to motorists who were driving on Derrimut Road, near Leakes Road in the early hours of Tuesday morning anytime from 5 until 6am.

It is believed the 63-year-old local woman was walking south along Derrimut Road, on her morning walk, when she was struck as she crossed a pedestrian crossing.

At this stage it is also unclear if any other vehicles were involved and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with any information, or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

For the current provisional lives lost tally please see - https://www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety

Quotes attributable to Major Collision Investigation Unit D/Sgt Mark Willey:

"The circumstances leading up to this fatal collision remain unclear, and understanding the movements of the pedestrian before she was struck is a key focus.

“We’re asking motorists to review their footage. What may appear to be an ordinary recording of a morning drive could hold vital information.

“You may not realise you've captured something significant, but even a brief recording could provide the crucial information investigators need."

Sergeant Julie-Anne Newman

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