Sunday, 01 November 2026 02:02:41 PM
A man has faced court charged over an alleged road rage incident in the state’s south last week.
Just before 10.15pm on Friday (30 October 2026), emergency services were called to the intersection of Union and Waugh Roads, Lavington, after reports a person had been struck by a vehicle.
Officers from Murray River PD attended and were told two men left a nearby hotel when one of the men was struck by a Holden Commodore.
The driver of the Holden allegedly failed to stop and drove off.
The pedestrian, a 27-year-old man, was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for serious lower body injuries.
He was taken to Albury Base Hospital before being airlifted to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney.
The two men had reportedly been involved in an earlier altercation with a man at the hotel.
A crime scene was established with crash investigators attending to examine the scene.
Following inquiries, about 9.40pm yesterday (Saturday 31 October 2026), officers attended a Lavington property and arrested a 51-year-old man.
He was taken to Albury Police Station where he was charged with cause grievous bodily harm to person with intent.
He was refused bail to appear before Bail Division - Court 5 today (Sunday 1 November 2026).