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- Sunday, 15 June 2025 at 9:12 am
Police from Wangaratta are appealing for information after a motorcycle rider left the scene of a serious collision in South Wangaratta on Friday night.
Officers are concerned for the rider’s welfare as it is believed they could be seriously injured after being involved in a collision with a car on the Hume Freeway, near the southbound on ramp, on Friday 13 June about 6.30pm.
The rider, who was thrown from their bike as a result of the collision, could not be found when police arrived.
The driver of the car remained on scene and has spoken with police however only a bike and debris of the other party remained.
A significant ground search uncovered a pair of gloves and helmet in a paddock between the Hume Freeway and Glenrowan Road, however there were no other signs of the rider.
Patrols of the area and a line search by police with assistance of Country Fire Authority personnel, a door knock, checks with local hospitals and a search of housing yards nearby also proved fruitless.
The Air Wing also attended and checked the surrounding area without success.
Enquiries about the bike, which didn’t have registration plates, didn’t identify the rider involved.
Local police will be attending the scene again this morning to perform another search in daylight hours.
Police are appealing for the rider to come forward and to anyone with information to make contact with police.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or motorists in the area at the time with dashcam are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Acting Senior Sergeant Julie-Anne Newman
Media Unit
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