Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal collision in Yarck on Wednesday, May 8.
An allegedly stolen Ford Ranger collided with a motorcycle on Maroondah Highway at about 4pm.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 56-year-old Alexandra man, died at the scene.
The male driver allegedly dumped the Ford on a nearby street and fled on foot.
A 42-year-old Seymour man was arrested shortly after.
The vehicle was allegedly stolen from a hotel on Railway Street in Euroa at about 2.40pm on May 8.
The Seymour man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death, failing to stop and render assistance, burglary, and theft.
He appeared at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court last Friday and was remanded in custody to appear in court at a later date.
