Woman seriously injured after being struck by her own car in hospital carjacking
A 66-year-old woman was run over by her own car outside Casey Hospital in a violent carjacking, with a 25-year-old man arrested and charged hours later.
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A woman has been run over by her own car in an alleged violent carjacking at Casey Hospital in Berwick.
Police were called to reports of the woman being hit by a car at the hospital at about 10.45am on Wednesday.
It’s alleged a man who was leaving the hospital saw the 66-year-old woman get out of her vehicle as she was assisting her husband to the emergency entrance and jumped behind the wheel.
When the Upper Beaconsfield woman tried to stop the man she was struck by the car as the offender took off.
Initially the woman was in a critical condition however on Wednesday afternoon her condition improved to serious but stable.
Police on Wednesday night arrested and charged a 25-year-old man — of no fixed address — at an address in Pioneer Bay.
He has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving causing serious injury, unlicensed driving, reckless conduct endangering life and failing to render assistance.
He will appear at Dandenong Magistrates Court on Thursday.
A Monash Health spokesman said they were supporting the police investigation into the “horrific” incident.
“The incident that occurred outside of Casey Hospital, a place of care and healing, was horrific and devastating,” he said.
“Our hearts are with the victim and her loved ones during this incredibly difficult time
“We wish her strength and a swift recovery.
“Monash Health continues to support Victoria Police, who have done an outstanding job, in their investigation.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident, with CCTV/dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
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