Rosebud police have charged a man and a woman after an alleged hit-run incident involving a stolen vehicle in Dromana on Sunday evening.
The collision occurred at approximately 5.30pm on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway, where a green Toyota Rav 4, reportedly stolen from a Dromana address last week, was involved in a crash with another vehicle. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
According to investigators, the driver of the Toyota failed to stop and exchange details, speeding away from the scene. The vehicle later veered off the road near the Seacombe Avenue and Palm Grove intersection, crashing into trees along the freeway.
Rosebud police quickly responded and arrested a woman, believed to be the driver, at the crash site. A man associated with the incident presented himself to authorities later in the evening and was subsequently taken into custody.
Charges and Court Appearance
A 20-year-old woman from Mordialloc has been charged with several offences, including:
- Theft of a motor vehicle
- Reckless conduct endangering life
- Driving in a dangerous manner
- Careless driving
- Unlicensed driving
- Failing to stop after a collision
- Various drug and theft-related offences
A 20-year-old man from Long Gully faces charges of:
- Theft of a motor vehicle
- Possession of a drug of dependence
- Possession of a prohibited weapon
- Driving while disqualified
Both have been granted bail and are scheduled to appear before the Dromana Magistrates’ Court on 20 February.
Police investigations are ongoing.
