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Man arrested after cyclist, 60, dies in hit and run
A 35-year-old man has been arrested following the death of a 60-year-old cyclist in Melbourne’s southeast.
The Mentone woman was hit on Beach Road at Beaumaris around 5.25 pm on Sunday by a Holden Commodore, with the driver allegedly failing to stop and help her.
The vehicle was later found at Waller Court in Cheltenham and police arrested a man in Armstrong Creek just after midnight on Monday morning.
The man is currently in custody assisting with questions.
The cyclist was believed to be wearing reflective gear, had lights on and was riding in the bike lane at the time of the crash.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have dashcam footage of the accident is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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