Man charged after fatal hit

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A man has been charged after hitting a pedestrian on Monday morning.

A 27-year-old Sunshine West man was allegedly struck by a car on Boundary Road, between William Angliss Drive and Mt Derrimut Road, just before 3.50am.

Police will allege the car involved was dumped nearby before the driver fled the scene.

A 36-year-old Wyndham Vale man handed himself in to a police station about 11pm on Monday.

He has been charged with failure to stop, failure to render assistance, driving whilst disqualified, driving an unregistered vehicle, use of a false licence plate, and bail related offences.

He has been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on May 7.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.