Traffic controller injured in alleged Laang hit-and-run

Footage has captured the shocking moment a traffic controller was allegedly hit near Warrnambool by a driver who fled the scene.

A traffic controller in the state’s south-west was injured after he was struck by a car in an alleged hit-and-run.

The man was guiding traffic near roadworks on Cobden-Warrnambool Road in Laang on Friday, January 21, when a vehicle crossed into the oncoming lane and struck the worker at about 3.50pm.

A Victoria Police spokeswoman said the 26-year-old man was treated at the scene for minor injuries but did not require hospitalisation.

“The vehicle briefly stopped before driving off towards Cobden,” she said.

“Police located the vehicle a short time later in Ecklin South and the driver was arrested.”

The spokeswoman said the alleged driver, a 23-year-old Camperdown man was interviewed by police and released pending further enquiries.

“Anyone with information, or dashcam footage, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers,” she said.

Crime Stoppers can be reached on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au