A Learner driver has been charged after allegedly crashing a stolen car into a tree in Albert Park on 2 January.
Investigators from Moorabbin Investigation Crime Unit will allege a stolen Holden Astra, driving along Lakeside Drive, struck a tree before bursting into flames on Lakeside Drive just after 9am.
The female driver was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Her two passengers, an 18-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man, were hospitalised with life-threatening injuries.
The Astra is alleged to have been stolen along with a white Holden Captiva from the driveway of a Charman Road, Mentone residence earlier that morning.
A 19-year-old Hastings woman has been charged with two counts of theft of motor vehicle, theft, reckless conduct endanger serious injury, drive in a manner dangerous, drive in a speed dangerous and other traffic offences.
She was remanded to appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court today.
The other vehicle occupants are yet to be spoken to by police.
Any witnesses or anyone with dashcam/CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
