The victim was taken to Albury Hospital. Photo: Vanessa Hayden.
A man will face court after being charged following an alleged hit and run crash at North Albury last month.
At about 10:30 pm on Thursday (6 November), police were called to the intersection of Endeavour Place and Solander Street following reports of a hit and run.
The 53-year-old male pedestrian suffered serious injuries to his leg and was taken to Albury Base Hospital. The car allegedly left the scene.
Officers attached to Murray River Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation.
Strike Force Courseulles, comprising detectives from Murray River Police District, was established to investigate the incident.
On Wednesday (17 December), a 24-year-old man was arrested in Victoria on unrelated matters. NSW Police applied to have the man extradited to New South Wales.
The following day, extradition was granted, and the man was taken to Albury Police Station.
The man was charged with five offences – causing grievous bodily harm to a person with intent, failing to stop and assist after vehicle impact causing grievous bodily harm, driving recklessly/furiously or speeding in a manner dangerous, failing to stop and assist after impact; and causing injury and driving while his licence was suspended.
The man was refused bail and appeared before Bail Division – Court 5 on Friday.
Inquiries under Strike Force Courseulles continue.
