SEYMOUR Highway Patrol officers have charged a man after a woman was left with life-threatening injuries following a crash in Kilmore on Wednesday, January 22.
It is alleged the driver of a Mitsubishi SUV was travelling along Kilmore East Road when they left the roadway and crashed into a tree about 8pm.
The driver, a 29-year-old Kilmore East man, fled the scene.
The passenger, a 38-year-old Kilmore woman, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries where she remains in a stable condition.
The Kilmore East man was located and arrested by police after he self-presented to hospital where he remains under police guard.
He has since been charged with six offences, including: drive manner dangerous causing serious injury, drive in a manner dangerous, careless driving, fail to render assistance, unlicensed driving, and fail to keep left of dividing lane.
He was remanded to appear at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on April 30.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or the vehicle prior to the crash, has dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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Local crime watch
WALLAN – Theft
On January 25, unknown offender/s have stolen a jet ski on a trailer from Bentinck Street, Wallan.
BROADFORD – Theft
Between 4.30pm on January 22 and 5pm on January 28, unknown offender/s have accessed a property in Spur Road, Clonbinane, by cutting a wire fence and stealing a blue motorbike trailer.
SEYMOUR – Theft
Between 9pm on January 26 and 9am on January 27, unknown offender/s have attended West Falls Road, Tallarook, and stolen a buggy valued at $40,000.
KILMORE – Theft
On January 30, unknown offender/s have stolen a caravan that was parked on Northern Highway, High Camp, advertised for sale. The value of the caravan is $48,000.
If you can assist in any information about the above incidents, contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or your local police station.
