July 28th, 2024Car crash in Ballarat

A driver was rushed to hospital after hitting a power pole in the Ballarat suburb of Sebastopol in an early morning crash last Monday.

The man, 23, suffered non-life-threatening injuries a Victoria Police spokesperson said.

“It is believed a blue Ford Falcon struck a power pole at the intersection of Tait and Linkage streets just after 7.30am,” they said in a statement.

“The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigations are ongoing.”

The crash followed a “suspicious” car fire in Ballarat East the same morning.

Police said they were called to bushland near Long and Wilson Streets just after 7.30am, where a “vehicle was set alight”.

“The exact cause of the fire is not yet known, investigations remain ongoing,” the spokesperson said.

Anyone with information on either incident was urged to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or file a confidential report online using the Crime Stoppers website.