(Scott McGregor) that Matt received a large amount of money from the police department, Brennan became suspicious and learned that Matt had actually received a bribe from Dimato. Brennan told Matt to confess, but allowed him to tell Lauren first. Matt broke down as he told Lauren the truth and their marriage became strained. Matt was "deeply upset" by Lauren's lack of support, considering he had supported her over her kiss with Brad. Brennan later came up with a plan to save Matt, without him having to tell the police about working for Dimato. When Matt later saw Lauren being comforted by Brad, he turned to alcohol and kissed Sharon Canning (Natasha Herbert). Matt went to Sharon's hotel room, but Terese stopped him from taking things further. Matt admitted to Terese that he thought it was too late to save his marriage, but she encouraged him to "man up". Matt apologised to Lauren and promised to make it up to her. In March 2015, the character was killed off after he suffered fatal injuries following a hit-and-run. After Terese tells Brad about Sharon, he confronts Matt at the side of a road. Gamblin commented, "He's quite judgemental and angry with Matt." Brad fails to notice a car speeding toward them, but Matt does. Gamblin explained, "Matt, the hero that he is, pushes Brad out of the way and unfortunately ends up in front of the car." As Matt lays injured in the road, the car quickly leaves the scene. Matt then asks Brad to look after Lauren. Series producer Jason Herbison commented that it was a hard decision killing a character off, but the fallout would make for "compelling drama." It was later announced that the storyline was conceived in a bid to highlight the danger of texting while driving. Danni Ferguson (Laura McIntosh) was soon revealed to be the driver that hit Matt, after she was distracted by an incoming text message. Herbison explained that the issue was "so prevalent" and affected people's lives in a drastic way. Brown reprised the role for one episode, which aired on 9 August 2016. Matt appears to Lauren in a dream, after she receives a marriage proposal from Brad. Storylines Matt moves to Erinsborough with his family and takes a job at the local police station. When Matt and Lauren's eldest son, Mason, joins the family from juvie, Mason tells Matt that