Police charge woman after Coburg hit-run collision

Fawkner Highway Patrol officers have charged a 43-year-old woman following a hit-run collision in Coburg on 26 August.

It is alleged a pregnant female driver was struck while exiting her vehicle on Sydney Road, Coburg at about 10am.

A red Ford hatchback allegedly veered into the left lane and hit the woman causing her to fall to the ground.

The driver of the hatchback did not stop and continued driving along Sydney Road.

The woman was taken to hospital after sustaining a broken leg.

A Seymour woman has been charged with reckless conduct endangering serious injury, drive in a manner dangerous, fail to give name and address to injured, fail to report to police after an accident and other traffic related offences.

She has been bailed to appear at the Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court on 20 April 2023.

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