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Woman dies in possible hit on Cardigan road

A 42-year-old woman was found injured on Remembrance Drive early Friday and died in hospital.

The woman was discovered on Remembrance Drive in Cardigan about 2:10am on October 9. The woman was flown to hospital but later died.

Police believe she may have been lying on the road when she was struck by a truck or vehicle. The driver may not have been aware of the impact.

Officers located debris possibly consistent with a truck at the scene. Ballarat Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the early hours to come forward.

42 years old
Woman's age
About 2:10am on October 9
Time discovered
Truck and/or vehicle, debris found
Vehicle type

Why it mattersA police investigation into a fatal hit-and-run affects community safety on local roads and may help identify the driver.

AustraliaThe stretch of Remembrance Drive in Victoria remained closed into Friday morning, and local residents should contact police with any information about vehicles in the area that morning.

✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 1 h ago

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