Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash, have dashcam footage or know the driver's whereabouts to come forward.
It’s understood the car is the same one that was stolen in the Reservoir area between July 15th or 16th.
The Burwood Highway has been closed to city-bound traffic between Station Street and Middleborough Road. As the investigation continues, drivers are told to use Highbury Road or Canterbury Road and allow extra time.
It’s the third fatal crash for the third day in a row in Melbourne.
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