Hunt for driver after man killed in St Albans hit-run
A man has died after he was struck by a car in a hit-run north-west of Melbourne.
Emergency services were called to the corner of Main Road East and Erica Avenue in St Albans just after 9pm.
Police believe a pedestrian was hit by a car.
A passer-by called emergency services, but the man - who is yet to be identified - died at the scene.
A police spokeswoman said the vehicle involved "did not stop to render assistance and is yet to be located".
Detectives from the Major Collision Investigation Unit will investigate and were on their way to the scene on Wednesday night.
The death takes the road toll for this year to 115, compared to 76 at the same time last year.
It comes as the government announced an emergency expert summit to address the concerning road toll, which will be held on May 31.
It's the worst start to the year since 2008, after a record low road death toll in 2018.
On average, one person has been killed on Victorian roads almost every day so far this year.
Anyone with information, dashcam footage or who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au