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Off-duty cop chases man after hit and run

By Ivy Jensen

Oct 28, 2026

The aftermath of an alleged hit and run collision between a dirt bike and car in Annesley Street, Echuca, on 27 October. Photo by Contributed

A man on parole is back behind bars after an alleged hit-and-run crash in Echuca on Tuesday, with an off-duty police officer among those who tried to stop him as he fled the scene.

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Leading Senior Constable Lee Murdoch was driving along Annesley Street when he saw the aftermath of the collision near the Woolworths car park about 3.30pm.

Police allege a dirt bike riding north collided with a vehicle turning into the shopping centre entrance before the rider ran off. But not before allegedly stopping briefly to grab a pair of shoes.

Leading Senior Constable Murdoch said bystanders began calling out the rider was running away so he took action.

“I chased him and sort of grabbed him and he broke free from my grasp,” he said.

Other members of the public also joined the pursuit.

The man later presented to hospital with injuries before being arrested by Echuca police.

The occupants of the other vehicle were not injured, but the car had significant front-end damage.

The man's parole was cancelled and he was remanded in custody. Police would not confirm what offences related to his parole.