Man charged following Kilmore crash

By Contributed

Jan 28, 2025

A driver has been charged over a crash in Kilmore. Photo by Djembe Archibald

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.

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It is alleged the driver of a Mitsubishi SUV was travelling along Kilmore East Rd 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. She remains there in a stable condition.

The Kilmore East man was arrested by police after he self-presented to hospital, where he remains under police guard.

He has since been charged with drive manner dangerous causing 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