A woman is in a serious condition after being hit by her own car while allegedly trying stop a man from taking the vehicle from a hospital car park in Berwick, in Melbourne’s outer south-east.
Police have been told the 66-year-old was helping her husband move from their car to the entrance of Casey Hospital at around 10.45am on Wednesday when a man who was sitting on a nearby bench allegedly jumped into their vehicle.
The woman tried to stop the man driving away and was struck, police said.
The Upper Beaconsfield woman has been transferred to a Melbourne hospital in a critical condition.
Her condition has since been described as serious but stable.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested and will be questioned over the incident.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or who has footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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