DAREBIN: Crash at Preston
reensborough Highway Patrol officers are investigating following a collision in Preston on Friday morning (Aug. 1).
It is believed the allegedly stolen Toyota went through a red light and collided with another vehicle at the intersection of High St and Bell St about 2.55am. The Toyota subsequently hit a power pole.
The driver and sole occupant of the Toyota allegedly fled the scene but was located by officers nearby shortly after.
The 23-year-old man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and was expected to be interviewed at a later stage.
The driver of the other vehicle was taken to hospital with minor injuries. An investigation into the incident is underway.

