Pedestrian dies in collision with allegedly illegally modified bike on Mornington Peninsula
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A 68-year-old man has died after being struck by an illegally modified bike believed to be travelling at high speeds on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.
Police allege the bicycle was fitted with an electric motor and may have been able to travel at speeds in excess of 80 kilometres per hour.
Footage from the scene appears to show the motor attached to the bicycle with duct tape.
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the incident, which took place in Hastings, about 60km south-east of Melbourne, at about 6:40pm on Monday.
Emergency services arrived after reports of a pedestrian being struck on Frankston-Flinders Road.
The man was flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries but died on Tuesday afternoon.
The bike rider, a 24-year-old man from Hastings, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
He is yet to be interviewed.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or may have footage has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers online or on 1800 333 000.
Police allege the bicycle was fitted with an electric motor and may have been able to travel at speeds in excess of 80 kilometres per hour.
Footage from the scene appears to show the motor attached to the bicycle with duct tape.
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the incident, which took place in Hastings, about 60km south-east of Melbourne, at about 6:40pm on Monday.
Police allege the modified bike was able to travel at more than 80kph. (ABC News: Dallas Freedman)
The man was flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries but died on Tuesday afternoon.
The bike rider, a 24-year-old man from Hastings, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
He is yet to be interviewed.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or may have footage has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers online or on 1800 333 000.
