Police treating discovery of deceased male on Waterloo Rd in Trafalgar as a deadly hit-run incident

Police are investigating after a body was found by a passer-by on a street in a small Gippsland town, which is being treated as a hit-run.

Police are investigating after the body of man was discovered on the street by in a small Gippsland town.

Paramedics were called to the scene on Waterloo Rd — east of Davey Dr and just off the Princes Freeway near the railway track— in Trafalgar about 10.30am on Sunday.

Police allege the man, believed to be in his 60s and is yet to be formally identified, was hit by a vehicle between Saturday night and Sunday morning.

The driver did not stop at the scene.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Waterloo Rd in Trafalgar about 10.30am on Sunday, July 28, 2024, where a deceased male was discovered by a passerby. Picture: Jack Colantuono

A section of Waterloo Rd was closed off until further notice. Picture: Jack Colantuono

“Detectives are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen a man walking in the area,” a police spokesperson said.

“He was wearing a black tracksuit top, a white chequered shirt, black trackpants with two white stripes down the sides and no shoes.”

Warragul woman Maree Jones said she was devastated to hear about the death.

“I couldn’t believe it when I heard about it — my deepest condolences to the person’s family, loved ones and anyone involved,” Ms Jones said.

Vehicles at the scene of the incident on Sunday afternoon. Picture: Jack Colantuono

“A shout out to our local police and ambulance who would have had to witness such terrible scenes.

“These types of tragedies stick with you — I hope everyone, especially any witnesses who had to endure this, get the help and support they need.”

Police remain on scene and investigations are ongoing. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Major Collision Unit Detectives remained on scene for the rest of Sunday afternoon, where traffic was blocked in both directions on Waterloo Rd while authorities continued to investigate the incident.

Major Collision Unit Detectives investigating the alleged hit-run on Waterloo Rd in Trafalgar. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Major Collision Unit Detectives investigating the alleged hit-run on Waterloo Rd in Trafalgar. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Anyone with further information or witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000, submit a confidential report online or contact the Trafalgar police station on [phone].