Men released from police custody after Alexandra fatal hit & run

UPDATED 7pm: A 23-year-old Fawcett man and 20-year-old Alexandra man have been released from police custody in Alexandra this afternoon following a fatal hit-run early this morning.

The 23-year-old Fawcett man has been released pending further investigation. A 20-year-old Alexandra man was released and is now being treated as a witness.

Both men — believed to be Alexandra Football Club players — were interviewed after a 20-year-old male pedestrian was located lying on the road on Hall Street with life-threatening injuries about 12.15am.

The Mount Duneed man died en route to hospital.

A Toyota Hilux, believed to have been involved in the incident, has also been recovered.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the incident.

Anyone with information, who witnessed the crash or who may have dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au