Pedestrian killed by hit and run in Victoria as police hunt for driver

A driver is believed to nonetheless be on the run after allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian north of Melbourne.

The pedestrian has but to be recognized however is believed to have been a person in his 40s.

Emergency providers have been known as to Sydney Highway in Fawkner at round 1.40am after reviews of a person laying on the street.

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The pedestrian has but to be recognized however is believed to have been a person in his 40s.(9News)

Police mentioned the motive force of the car did not cease after hitting the pedestrian.

"It is typically the case the place the motive force is probably not the at fault get together however the second they select to make the choice to drive away and depart somebody to die on the aspect of the journey, they commit the offence," Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Lineham mentioned.

Detectives are urging the motive force at hand themselves in and are calling for anybody with info to return ahead.

"The one that struck them might have stopped, might have known as emergency providers and there might have been an opportunity to save lots of that individual's life," Mr Lineham mentioned.