Police and courts
18-year-old charged for hit and run on Phillipson Street

An 18-year-old Wangaratta man with a probationary licence has been arrested, charged and bailed to appear before Wangaratta Magistrates court on 27 October following and alleged hit and run on Wednesday, 2 July. 
At about 1pm police responded to an alleged hit and run collision where a silver Holden Commodore utility allegedly struck a pedestrian on Phillipson Street, near the Matheson Street intersection.
A 23-year-old Wangaratta man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 
Police located the alleged driver of the silver Holden Commodore utility, a short time after the alleged hit-run occurred.
Police have charged the 18-year-old male with a variety of charges including reckless conduct endangering life, failing to stop after an accident, and failing to render assistance.
Ambulance Victoria also attended the scene, however, no alcohol or drugs were believed to be involved.
This is a stern reminder that anyone who is involved in a collision on local roads has an obligation to stop and assist.
Police are urging anyone with dashcam, CCTV or witnesses to contact Wangaratta Police on 5723 0888 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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