Victoria
Woman dies after being found injured on road near Ballarat
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 42-year-old woman died after being found with injuries on a road near Ballarat.
A 42-year-old woman has died after being found with critical injuries on a road near Ballarat, prompting a major police appeal for information from motorists who travelled through the area.
According to a wire report, emergency services were called to the scene after the injured woman was discovered on the roadside. Despite the efforts of emergency services and medical personnel, the woman subsequently passed away from her injuries.
Detectives from Victoria Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Investigators believe the woman may have been struck by a truck or another vehicle which did not stop.
Authorities are urging any drivers who were in the vicinity or travelled through the regional area on Friday morning to contact them immediately. Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have dashcam footage from the area, or who noticed any unusual activity on the road.
At this stage, further details regarding the exact location of the incident, the specific time she was found, or the identity of the woman have not been formally released by emergency services. The investigation remains in its early stages as police work to determine the sequence of events that led to the woman's death.
Drivers who passed through the Ballarat region during the morning period are asked to review their dashcam footage and report any relevant information to Crime Stoppers.
Watch for updates from Victoria Police as investigators examine forensic evidence from the scene and attempt to identify the vehicle involved in the collision.
This report draws on original reporting by Wire report.
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