Police have charged a man following a crash in an allegedly stolen car in Mildura on Monday.
Officers spotted the grey Ford Ranger Wildtrak from a distance, driving south on Etiwanda Avenue just before 4:00pm on Monday (31 March).
The vehicle allegedly left the road at a bend on Gordon Avenue and crashed into a tree.
The driver, a 22-year-old Mildura man, was arrested at the scene.
He sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital under police guard.
The man was later interviewed and has been charged with Reckless Conduct, Speed Dangerous, Dangerous Driving, Unlicensed and Careless driving.
He was remanded to appear at Mildura Magistrates’ Court on 8 April.
It is believed the Ford Ranger Wildtrak was stolen during aggravated burglary at a property on Rita Drive in Mildura about 5:00am on the same day.
Investigations remain ongoing into this incident and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
