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Loddon HERALD Vol 3 No 37, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 ISSN 2653-1550
Four arrested after fleeing into canola fields
CROP BUSTERS By CHRIS EARL
FOUR people were in police custody after a twocar crash on the Loddon Valley Highway at the weekend. They had allegedly fled the crash scene into canola paddocks on the outskirts of Serpentine on Saturday afternoon. Two were arrested soon after the 2.20pm incident with two other occupants in a Blue Commodore later caught by police after a search that had involved the dog squad and police from across the region, including Boort, Wedderburn and Inglewood. Witnesses said they saw one person emerge from a canola crop as police searched the area. Police on Tuesday said a fifth person had still to be found. Witnesses described hearing “a very loud bang” about 2.20pm near the 80kmh speed limit sign at the Kerang end of town. The smash left debris scattered along the highway for more than 100 metres. The Holden’s engine broke away from the chassis and a wheel snapped off. Police allege the blue Holden had overtaken a vehicle before colliding with a Hyundai driven by a 35-year-old Pakenham woman. She was treated for minor injuries by paramedics after being first comforted by witnesses. Police said patrolling officers had seen a blue Holden Commodore allegedly travelling at excessive speed on the Loddon Valley Highway. “Shortly after the Holden was seen crossing onto the wrong
side of the road, overtook a vehicle and colliding with a silver Hyundai,” police said. “Four occupants of the Holden allegedly fled the scene on foot and were arrested by police within hours of the incident.” The alleged driver, a Kangaroo Flat woman, 41, was taken to Bendigo hospital where she remains under hospital guard. Police said a 19-year-old Knowsley man, an 18 year-old Emu Creek woman and a 25-year-old Tyntynder South man continued to assist police with enquiries. A police statement said Central Goldfields Highway Patrol was investigating the circumstances surrounding collision with over-
sight by Professional Standards Command “as is standard procedure when a collision occurs in vicinity of police”. Anyone with any information or with CCTV or dashcam footage is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppers.com.au Police have asked for assistance in finding 20-year-old Jordan, last seen in the vicinity of the Loddon Valley Highway, Serpentine, on Saturday around 2:30pm. Jordan has a thin build, with blonde hair and is about 180cm tall. They say he may be injured and require medical assistance.
Police on the scene of Saturday’s crash on the Loddon Valley Highway at Serpentine and (inset) police talk to an alleged offender. LH PHOTOS
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