UPDATE Wednesday, May 8, 7.30am: Police have charged a man following an alleged hit and run in Long Gully on Monday, May 6.
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The 30-year-old Long Gully man was charged with dangerous driving causing injury and negligently causing serious injury.
It comes after an alleged hit and run about 9.45pm on May 6 left a 51-year-old man with life threatening injuries.
A second man was allegedly assaulted when he came to assist.
The 51-year-old man is still in hospital in a critical condition.
The 30-year-old Long Gully man will appear in Bendigo Magistrates' Court today (May 8).
Two men in hospital following hit and run in Long Gully
EARLIER: A man has been arrested following an alleged hit and run in Long Gully on Monday, May 6.
Police have alleged an argument between two men occurred on Derwent Drive, Long Gully, near Hercules Street, when a 51-year-old man was hit by a car at about 9.45pm.
The Long Gully man was flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to police.
Another man was allegedly assaulted when he came to assist, and was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Police arrested a 30-year-old Long Gully man, who was assisting police with inquiries. No charges had been laid at time of writing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage/CCTV or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au.
