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Police investigate crash death POLICE are investigating the death of a woman who was involved in a car collision on 12 October. The women had caught a taxi from her home in Chelsea to go to a residence on Brighton. Police have been told the taxi was travelling westbound along the Nepean Highway when a red sedan exited a service lane and crossed all lanes of traffic to perform a U-turn. As a result, the taxi was forced to brake suddenly to avoid a collision. The red sedan continued driving east along the Nepean Highway. Police said the woman had experienced soreness and taken to hospital. She died in hospital on 27 October. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Charge over paramedic assault A SOMERVILLE man has been charged with allegedly assaulting an off-duty female paramedic in a road rage incident in Bungower Road, Thursday 1 November. The man, 21, allegedly started following the 23-year-old when she flashed her headlights at him after he “cut her off”. Police will allege that when the woman parked her car, the man approached and smashed her window and kicked her side mirror. He is then alleged to have punched her in the face and struck her with a can of
deodorant. The woman, who was in uniform, suffered facial injuries, including a broken eye socket. She is yet to learn if she will have to undergo surgery. The man left the scene but was later apprehended in Frankston. He faced Frankston Magistrates’ Court the next day charged with assaulting an emergency worker, intentionally causing serious injury, possessing cannabis and a controlled weapon. He was remanded in custody to reappear at the same court at a later date.
Road rage on freeway MORNINGTON detectives are investigating a suspected road rage punch-up on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway, Wednesday 14 November. A Rye man driving a Holden Commodore reportedly clashed with two men in a Mercedes sedan, one of Taylors Hill and the other of Sunshine North, after they pulled over into the emergency lane opposite the Safety Beach Country Club, 6.20am. After the incident the Rye man was taken to the Frankston Hospital but was expected to be released late last week. The others were treated at the scene. The three men are believed to know each other. Police later charged the men in the Mercedes with assault and drugrelated offences. One was remanded in custody and the other bailed. They will appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court at a later date. The Rye man is said to be assisting police with their inquiries.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dash-cam footage is asked to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Police nab driver after pursuit A ROSEBUD man has been remanded after a police pursuit in Mt Eliza, 2.15am, Monday 12 November. Police allege the 29-year-old evaded police in Carrum Downs before being chased along Nepean Highway and into Kunyung Road. The driver, who was on bail, was charged with drug-related offences and appeared at Frankston Magistrates’ Court the same day. He has been further remanded to a later date.
Bangholme blaze A VEHICLE was found ablaze on Perry Road in Bangholme at 3.30am on Friday, 2 November. The 2002 Holden Acclaim was found unattended and in flames in the early hours of the morning. Police investigations revealed the vehicle to be an outstanding stolen vehicle. Police said they believe the car may be related to other crimes committed in the area. Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers.
Stolen plates up in flames POLICE are investigating a vehicle that appeared in flames on McKays Road, Langwarrin. At 4.55am on 10 November, a loud explosion sound could be heard from Yarralaumla Drive which neighbours the street. A Ford Ranger was then found engulfed in flames. Police and firefighters attended and the severely damaged vehicle was put out. The car was found to be displaying stolen plates.
Car in flames A WHITE Toyota Landcruiser has been found ablaze at 3am on 11 November. The car was set alight on TyabbTooradin Road. Mornington CIU are investigating.
Not home alone A CAPEL Sound man awoke to find a man standing in his hallway, 4.30am, Wednesday 7 November. Senior Sergeant Alan Paxton, of Mornington Peninsula CIU, said the man chased the burglar from the Florence Avenue house. After a confrontation in the front garden the man escaped. Nothing was stolen. He is said to be 183cm. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Up in smoke: Police are looking into a car found burnt out on McKays Road. Picture: Gary Sissons
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