A 25-year-old man has been charged by Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives following the alleged carjacking and hit-and-run at a Berwick hospital yesterday morning.
The man, with no fixed address, was charged with several offences including theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving causing serious injury, unlicensed driving, reckless conduct endangering life and failing to render assistance.
These charges follow an alleged incident where a woman was accompanying her husband from their Ford Territory to a hospital entrance on Kangan Drive around 11:20am on Wednesday, 23 April.
The suspect allegedly got into the vehicle, then struck the woman as she attempted to stop him from driving away.
The 66-year-old woman was transported to another hospital, where she is in critical condition.
A Monash Health spokesperson said that the incident that occurred outside of Casey Hospital, “a place of care and healing, was horrific and devastating”.
“Our hearts are with the victim and her loved ones during this incredibly difficult time, and we wish her strength and a swift recovery.
“Monash Health continues to support Victoria Police, who have done an outstanding job, in their investigation.”
Detectives arrested the 25-year-old in Pioneer Bay yesterday afternoon, and the Ford was recovered nearby.
He has since been remanded to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court later today, on Thursday, 24 April.
