Police Charge Man After Corio Hit-run

Major Collison Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following an alleged hit and run collision in Corio.

Emergency services were called to the intersection of Plantation Road and Washington Street about 6.45am on Sunday 11 August after reports a woman had been struck by a car.

It is alleged the vehicle and driver involved left the scene before police arrival.

The pedestrian, a 43-year-old woman from Corio, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

An 18-year-old man from Corio attended a police station on Sunday evening and has been charged in relation to the matter.

He has been charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury, careless driving, fail to stop, fail to render assistance and drive whilst suspended.

He has been remanded to appear at Geelong Magistrates' Court on 12 August.

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