Passenger in critical condition after drag crash in Melbourne
A passenger in a ute believed to be street racing in Melbourne’s south-east has been seriously injured.
Police believe a ute was travelling along Queens Way when the driver lost control and crashed into a railing near Punt Road just after 7pm.
The driver, a 23-year-old man from Altona, was arrested at the scene and returned a positive drug test.
The ute is believed to have lost control and careered into the centre divider. 9news
The passenger was taken to hospital in a serious condition. 9news
His 41-year-old passenger from Keysborough was taken to hospital in a serious condition with a spokesperson from the Alfred Hospital updating his condition to critical but stable this evening.
Police are still on the lookout for the second vehicle involved, believed to be a white sedan, that failed to stop after the ute crashed.
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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