Police seek public help to identify driver killed in fiery stolen Lexus crash in Melbourne
The identity of a driver who died in a fiery crash in Melbourne’s southeast at the weekend has yet to be established, days after the incident.
The driver was killed when their Lexus veered off McClelland Dr, Frankston North, crashed into trees and caught fire just after 2am on Sunday.
Despite extensive inquiries, police are still unable to identify the driver four days after the crash.
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Police say they believe the driver was a “male child or youth” who was Caucasian in appearance, about 166cm tall and about 50kg.
It is also believed the silver Lexus, which had the number plate RX450 SUV, was stolen from a home in Patterson Lakes the day prior.
A CCTV image of the Lexus has been released by police who have appealed for any information that could help identify the driver.
Police also wish to speak to the driver of a white vehicle seen in the area on Saturday and just before the crash.
An image of the white car has been released.
Anyone with CCTV of the area nearby or any other information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Originally published on 7NEWS
