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Hit-run leaves rider injured

01/12/2011

A MOTORCYCLIST was left with fractured ribs, a punctured lung and abrasions after he was struck by a car in Doveton last week.
Police said at 1pm on 24 November, a Doveton man, 42, was riding his motorcycle near the intersection of Laurel Avenue and Doveton Avenue when he was hit by a silver Holden Commodore VL sedan, which did not stop.
Witnesses can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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