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Hit-run driver flees after fatally striking woman in Melbourne’s south-east

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McMillan, I. (2026, September 21). Hit-run driver flees after fatally striking woman in Melbourne’s south-east. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/hit-run-driver-flees-after-fatally-striking-woman-in-melbourne-s-south-east-20260922-p60zcu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-09-21 · by Isabel McMillan

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A hit-and-run incident occurred on Tuesday morning near Frankston-Flinders Road and Highland Drive in Melbourne’s south-east, resulting in a woman's death at the scene. Police are searching for a dark-colored SUV that fled west along Frankston-Flinders Road after allegedly striking the pedestrian around 5:30am. The investigation is ongoing, with police urging witnesses to come forward or submit information through Crime Stoppers.
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A hit-and-run incident occurred in Frankston South near Frankston-Flinders Road and Highland Drive around 5:30 AM, resulting in the death of a woman who has not been formally identified. Police are investigating the case and believe that a dark-colored SUV was involved before it fled west on Frankston-Flinders Rd. The crime scene remains active with expected traffic disruptions as police continue their inquiry into the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities have established a crime scene, and they urge anyone with information or footage to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or online for assistance in solving this fatal hit-and-run case.

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Crime Stoppers Frankston South

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A crime scene has been set up on Frankston-Flinders Road, near Highland Drive in Frankston South, after reports that a vehicle had hit a pedestrian around 5.30am. Police said the woman, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.
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2026-09-22 · The Sydney Morning Herald
Hit-run driver flees after fatally striking woman in Melbourne’s south-east · mixed framing

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A killer driver is on the run after allegedly mowing down a woman on Tuesday morning and fleeing the scene. uncertain
driver → mow → scene
A crime scene has been set up on Frankston-Flinders Road, near Highland Drive in Frankston South, after reports that a vehicle had hit a pedestrian around 5.30am. Police said the woman, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene. asserted
who → set → scene
The vehicle involved, which police believe to be a dark-coloured SUV, then allegedly fled the scene, and was last spotted travelling west on Frankston-Flinders Rd. uncertain
police → involve → Rd
“The investigation into the exact circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing,” police said in a statement. “A crime scene has been established, and traffic disruptions are expected in the area for some time.” asserted
disruptions → surround → time
Anyone who witnessed the collision, has dashcam or CCTV, or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. asserted
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