A MAN handed himself in to a police station on Wednesday afternoon and was subsequently arrested after a Maffra man was killed in an alleged hit-and-run collision in the town on February 5 this year.
Fugitive Squad detectives on Tuesday had appealed for public assistance to locate 24-year-old Tyrone Mobourne, who is now assisting police with their inquiries.
Local father-of-five, Corey Sullivan, (36) died in hospital after being hit by a stolen car on Morrison Street in Maffra about 3.40am on Sunday, February 5.
The driver is alleged to have fled the scene in the stolen Kia, which was then located on Roberts Court in Maffra about 6am later that morning.
Mobourne, who has no fixed address, is known to frequent the Morwell, Moe, Sale and Churchill areas.
The investigation into the death of Mr Sullivan is ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Mr Sullivan, husband to Ashlea, was well-known in the community and played cricket at the Heyfield Cricket Club.
Donations to Mr Sullivan’s family can be made at: https://gofund.me/4e7b2f2f
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