Police seek witnesses to St Kilda crash

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash in St Kilda last night (7 May).

Investigators have been told a car was travelling along Queens Way when the driver lost control and crashed into a railing near Hoddle Street just after 7pm.

A passenger in the car, a 41-year-old man from Keysborough, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The driver, a 23-year-old man from Altona, was arrested at the scene and returned a positive preliminary drug test.

The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined but it is believed the vehicle may have been racing a white coloured sedan.

The other car is yet to be located and did not stop at the scene of the crash.

Anyone with dash cam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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