Crash victim steals helper’s vehicle
POLICE are investigating after a driver involved in a fiery crash then allegedly stole a Good Samaritan’s vehicle in Barham on Wednesday.
A male driver lost control of a Holden Commodore on Barham Road, Barham, about 7km east of Moulamein Road, about 10am on February 16.
The car travelled down an embankment and struck a concrete storm water drain before bursting into flames.
Soon after, a 29-year-old man driving a utility stopped to assist the man.
He used a fire extinguisher from his vehicle to prevent the fire from spreading further.
While he was extinguishing the blaze, the unknown male fled in the utility, driving east along Barham Road.
Officers attached to Murray River Police District were notified and commenced an investigation.
Police are appealing for anyone with information, including those who saw a white Volkswagon Amarok, with NSW registration EGB 46P, with a silver bull bar and white canopy, to call
Moulamein police on 5887 5004 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Teen assaulted in a Kerang park
A TEEN was assaulted while walking in a Kerang park on February 11.
The 15-year-old was allegedly set upon about 7pm in Alexandra Park.
He was assaulted by males of a similar age known to him and required treatment for facial injuries.
A 16-year-old youth has been charged and bailed in relation to the incident.
