Man charged after fatal hit-and-run traffic crash, Hervey Bay

Police have charged a 41-year-old Urangan man following a fatal hit-and-run traffic crash in Hervey Bay on Sunday.

Police allege a Ford Falcon was travelling along Boundary Road around midnight when the vehicle struck a woman walking along the road. She was reportedly a woman walking home from a social event.

It is further alleged that the man failed to remain at the scene of the crash.

Emergency services were called and located a 43-year-old Urangan woman dead at the scene.

The man has been charged with one count each of manslaughter, dangerous operation of a vehicle, driving of a motor vehicle without a driver licence and failing to exhibit proper respect to the deceased, showing callous disregard for the needs of a person injured.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on Monday.