A 16-YEAR-OLD Benalla boy who was struck by a vehicle while crossing the town’s main road earlier this month has died in hospital.

The mother of Caleb Puttyfoot announced earlier this week her son had passed away, after suffering severe injuries including a fractured skull, a broken pelvis and femur, two collapsed lungs and severe brain damage in the August 4 incident.

On a Go Fund Me page established in the wake of the collision, Michelle Guppy confirmed Caleb had passed away on Sunday night, and expressed her thanks to the community members who had given generously in an attempt to support his recovery.

As of Tuesday morning, more than $22,000 had been raised in support of the family.

A 23-year-old Benalla man was last week bailed in relation to the alleged hit and run, having been charged with failing to stop, failing to render assistance, perverting the course of justice and driving while disqualified.

Appearing before Shepparton Magistrates Court last week, Detective Senior Constable Leigh Miller of the Major Collision Investigation Unit had opposed bail, having alleged the accused man had attempted to beat the panels of his Mitsubishi Triton back into shape after the incident.

Officers allegedly found the Triton at the rear of a Baddaginnie address on August 7, covered by a blue towel and sawdust.

DSC Miller had said there was scope for charges against the accused to be upgraded, however, police yesterday said they would not comment on the investigation.

The accused was last week bailed to return to court in January.