A woman killed in a suspected hit-and-run has been identified as a 29-year-old mother of three.
Chapoth Bafel Gak Paul Deng was walking home from the shops when she was hit by a car on Stud Road in Dandenong, in Melbourne’s south-east, at 9pm on June 7.
The impact threw Ms Deng into the middle of the road, where she was hit by a second car.
The mother of three was rushed to hospital but later died.
Originally from Sudan, Ms Deng has lived in Australia since 2004.
Chapoth Bafel Gak Paul Deng was walking home from the shops in Melbourne’s south-east on Friday, June 7.
Relatives said they are still shocked by Ms. Deng’s tragic passing.
Her aunt, Mariya Ngung Deng, said she will remember her sister as “beautiful inside and out.”
“She still had a life to live…she should be here,” he said. 7News.
Although the children know that their mother is gone, they have many questions about what happened that the family does not know how to answer.
TO GoFundMe page has been set up to help raise money for Ms Deng’s family.
One of the drivers spoke to police at the scene while the other driver allegedly fled.
A 21-year-old man attended Cranbourne Police Station on Sunday.
He was detained and questioned, but released pending further investigation.
One of the drivers allegedly spoke to police at the scene, but the other fled.
No charges have been filed.
Police are appealing for the driver of a third car, believed to have passed by immediately after the crash, to come forward.
Anyone with information, including dashcam footage, is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
