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Man in hospital after being struck by e-scooter at Benalla in Goulburn Valley

A man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after he was hit by an e-scooter in the state’s north as police hunt the rider responsible.

A man has been taken to hospital after he was hit by an e-scooter in Benalla. Picture: iStock
A man has been taken to hospital after he was hit by an e-scooter in Benalla. Picture: iStock

Police are investigating a hit-run involving an e-scooter in the state’s north on Tuesday morning.

A police spokeswoman said it is believed a person riding the scooter crashed into a man, in his 40s, on Walter Street n Benalla about 5.50am.

The pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Ambulance Victoria confirmed a man in his 40s was taken to Northeast Health Wangaratta in a stable condition with lower body injuries.

Anyone with dash-cam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

More to come.

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