Overview

• Emergency services discovered the man with significant injuries on the northbound carriageway near Benara Road about 2.25 am on Thursday and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
• Officers believe the victim, a man in his 40s, was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene and a woman is assisting detectives with their inquiries.
• Detectives have reopened the northbound lanes between Morley Drive and Reid Highway with diversions still in place and traffic congestion persisting.
• Major Crash investigators are examining how the man sustained fatal injuries and ended up on the highway.
• Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit details online.