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Charges laid following Lara crash

July 25, 2026 8:02 am in by
Image: R McDonald/Geelong Broadcasters

Detectives investigating an aggravated burglary in Newcomb have charged a man.

Police say a stolen vehicle was involved in a head-on collision on Forest Road, Lara on Tuesday morning.

They believe the car had been stolen from a home in Newcomb earlier in the day.

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A 40-year-old man was taken to hospital under police guard, while the female driver of the second car was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The male driver of a third car involved in the collision was not injured.

Police say a 40-year-old man has been charged with various offences including aggravated burglary, car theft and dangerous driving.

He has been remanded to face the Geelong Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

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