Tarneit, Victoria: Body of woman found on Leakes Road after what police believe was a hit and run

Police are desperately appealing for information after a woman was killed in what is believed to be a hit-and-run.

Just before 6am, a member of the public found the body on Leakes Road at the intersection of Derrimut Road in Tarneit, Victoria.

Victoria Police said they believe the woman was hit by a vehicle which left the scene.

She has not yet been identified.

Police are asking anyone who may have travelled through the area on Tuesday morning to check their dash cams.

“Motorists may have inadvertently captured the woman as she was walking in the area, or the vehicle involved,” a spokesperson said.

Investigators remain at the scene.

Anyone with information or dash cam footage is being asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

More to come...