Men charged after alleged Shepparton hit-and-run

By Anna McGuinness

Feb 10, 2022

Facing court: Police have charged two men after an alleged assault and hit-and-run at Olympic Ave, Shepparton on February 5. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite

Two men have been charged by police after an alleged assault and hit-and-run in Shepparton on Saturday, February 5.

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A woman, 30, remains in hospital with critical injuries after she was struck by a car on Olympic Ave about 12.15am.

A man, 40, who was allegedly assaulted was also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released.

The silver Holden Commodore allegedly involved in the incident was located by police near Wunghnu on Monday.

A Moama man, 33, has been charged with 12 offences including reckless conduct, endangering life, dangerous driving causing serious injury, affray, assault with a weapon and intentionally causing serious injury.

A Echuca man, 33, has been charged with affray, intentionally causing serious injury and assault with a weapon.

The Echuca man has been released on bail while the Moama man was remanded in custody. Both men will face Shepparton Magistrates’ Court in June.

Inquiries into the incidents are ongoing and police urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au