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17 October, 2024
Appeal follows crash at Molans
TERANG Police are investigating the circumstances which saw a vehicle leave the road and crash into the fence line at W.A Molan and Sons over the weekend.
Senior Constable Ken Sayer of the Terang Police said the incident was alleged to have occurred at around 8.10am last Saturday morning.
“A witness had contacted police to report an erratic driver west of Terang at 8am, travelling east along the Princes Highway,” he said.
“The witness followed vehicle for approximately two kilometres.
“By the time I got there, the vehicle had already crashed.”
The vehicle, a green Mazda hatchback, appeared to have travelled onto the wrong side of the road before leaving the road, hitting a tree and clipping a transmission pole before coming to rest in the fence line at W.A Molan and Sons.
Snr Const Sayer said a female driver aged in her 30s, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was conveyed to Warrnambool Base Hospital to be assessed for non-life-threatening injuries.
“The investigation remains ongoing as further statements are taken,” he said.
“A witness alleged the vehicle almost ran a few cars off the road so we’re calling on anyone who may have dashcam footage of the erratic driving to please contact Terang Police on 5592 1058.”
Meanwhile, Snr Const Sayer said Terang Police had also recovered a stolen vehicle which was dumped outside of Terang.
The white Toyota Landcruiser, which had allegedly been stolen from Heywood, was recovered with some damage to the front of the vehicle.
“The vehicle was recovered at around 10am after having been stolen from Heywood overnight,” Snr Const Sayer said.
“The vehicle was located on Terang-Framlingham Road, located down past the train line on the western side.
“We’re in the process of seeking witnesses, CCTV or dashcam footage which could assist with inquiries.”
Snr Const Sayer said there had been a rise in vehicles stolen across the region, with a common factor being keys left in unattended vehicles.
“A lot of vehicles which are being stolen have been left with keys,” he said.
“Please do not leave your keys in the car as it significantly increases the risk of your vehicle being stolen, and it may not be covered by insurance – depending on your policy.
“We often see people leaving their cars running while they duck into the shop, which itself is an offense.
“I want to encourage people to always take their keys with them and ensure their vehicle is always locked when it is left unattended.”
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