UPDATE: Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following an alleged hit-run collision in Benalla on August 4.
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"A 23-year-old Benalla man was arrested and has been charged with fail to stop, fail to render assistance, attempt to pervert the course of justice and disqualified driving," Senior Constable Adam West said.
"He has been remanded to appear at Shepparton Magistrates' Court (on Tuesday, August 8)."
EARLIER: A Benalla man is in custody after a hit and run incident on Friday night, August 4.
A 16-year-old boy was crossing Bridge Street when he was struck by a four-wheel-drive utility about 9.20pm.
The driver did not stop the damaged vehicle and left the area.
The injured boy was flown to hospital and remained in a critical condition on Monday.
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Police have revealed a Benalla man, 23, is in custody.
Investigators from the Major Collision Investigation Unit said the man was assisting with inquiries.
He had not been charged as of 2pm on Monday, August 7.
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