Melbourne manhunt underway for car thief after motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run

12 August 2024, 2:23 pm

Melbourne manhunt underway for car thief after motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run
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Melbourne manhunt underway for car thief after motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run
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An alleged car thief is being sought after fleeing the scene of a crash that resulted in the death of a young motorcyclist in Melbourne. The collision, involving a stolen BMW and a motorcyclist, occurred in Preston in the early hours of Sunday morning. The 19-year-old motorcyclist, Davide Pollina, tragically died at the scene. A 16-year-old boy, believed to be a passenger in the stolen BMW, has been questioned by police. With the road toll in Victoria already surpassing last year’s figures, concerns have been raised about road safety, particularly for vulnerable road users like motorcyclists and pedestrians. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.

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