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A woman has been charged following an alleged fatal hit-and-run in Coburg last month.A 40-year-old bike rider was struck by a car on Moreland Road at about 6.20pm on 24 August.The Princes Hill man was taken to hospital where he died the following day.Police allege the driver fled the scene without stopping to help the dying man.A 40-year-old woman was arrested at a Lower Templestowe address yesterday afternoon.She was interviewed and charged with failing to stop at the scene of an accident, failing to render assistance, failing to report collision to police and driving while suspended.The Clifton Hill woman will appeared in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.Detectives also arrested a 61-year-old Aberfeldie man at an Abbotsford address. He was interviewed and released pending further enquiries.Detectives are still searching for a white 2016 Audi Q5 SUV that is believed to have visible damage to both the front and passenger side.The investigation remains ongoing.Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV/dashcam footage or any information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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