Joshua Abbott, 23, appeared in Bendigo Magistrates Court today, facing charges of dangerous driving causing serious injury and failing to remain at the scene of a collision and render assistance.
Magistrate Patrick Southey said Abbott had a terrible driving history and was “in a lot of trouble”.
He has been remanded in custody and will appear in Bendigo Magistrates Court on August 7 for a committal mention hearing.
As of yesterday the victim is still unconscious in the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
UPDATE 2:03PM: A 23-year-old Echuca man is currently in Bendigo Magistrates Court facing charges of dangerous driving causing serious injury and other driving related offences.
He was arrested after a hit and run in Campaspe Esplanade, Echuca last month which left a man with life-threatening injuries.
More to come.
EARLIER: A man will face court today over the hit and run in Echuca last month that left a man with life-threatening injuries.
Leading Senior Constable Rod Brewis of Echuca police said the 23-year-old Echuca man was arrested at a Boothman St house at noon yesterday after an arrest warrant was issued.
He has been charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury and other driving related offences.
The man was remanded in custody overnight to appear in Bendigo Magistrates Court today.
Investigators were told a male pedestrian was on the Campaspe River walking track between McKenzie St and Campaspe Esplanade when he was struck by a motorcycle about 12.15am on March 10.
The man in his 30s, who suffered head injuries, remains in a serious condition at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
The motorcyclist also fell to the ground and nearby witnesses who came to help both men said the motorcyclist got back on his bike and fled the scene toward Campaspe Esplanade.
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