A teenager arrested following a fatal collision in Preston this morning has been interviewed by detectives and released pending further enquiries.
The 16-year-old boy, who is believed to have been a passenger in the vehicle involved, was interviewed by Fawkner Divisional Response Unit detectives today, following his arrest overnight.
Detectives from the Major Collision Investigation Unit continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision, between a BMW and motorcyclist, at the intersection of Bell and Victoria streets on Sunday 11 August about 12.40am.
Sadly, the male motorcycle rider died at the scene as police received reports two occupants from the BMW ran from the collision.
Investigators have been told the BMW and a Mazda were stolen from an address in Coonans Street, Pascoe Vale South, shortly before the collision, on Saturday 10 August about 11.40pm.
Police attended the area and received information that the BMW was headed towards Preston.
Officers were quickly on scene and performed CPR on the male rider before the area was searched and the 16-year-old boy was arrested.
Investigators wish to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dashcam or CCTV.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
