Driver crashes into car and fence, leaves car and flees scene on Churchill Rd, Morwell

An out-of-control driver ploughed into a parked car and a fence in Morwell then fled the scene before police arrived.

Police are on the hunt for a driver who crashed into a parked car, fence and fled the scene on Churchill Rd in Morwell about 1.30am on Sunday. Picture: Facebook/Craig Gittos

Police are on hunt for a driver who crashed into a parked car, fence and fled the scene in the Latrobe Valley.

A police spokesperson said a 2001 Subaru Impreza was travelling along Churchill Rd in Morwell about 1.30am on Sunday when the incident happened.

Debris from the fence was discovered by police when they arrived, and the car, not displaying number plates, was left at the scene.

Authorities at the scene early Sunday morning. Picture: Facebook/Craig Gittos

Witness Ebonnie, who asked to keep her surname private, said she saw the police lights as she was driving on the street early that morning.

“It literally just felt like I witnessed a crime scene — I drove past thinking someone could have been badly hurt,” she said.

“I feel like so much is happening around here lately, there’s so much criminal activity, no matter what time it is.”

The debris from the fence left at the scene. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Investigations into the crash are ongoing. Picture: Jack Colantuono

A police spokesperson said no one was injured and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has information or CCTV/dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000, submit a confidential report online or contact the Morwell police station [phone].