A driver lost control of a car causing it to roll a number of times before he fled the scene last night.
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Patrolling Ballarat police had observed a blue Renault Wagon travelling on Bridge Street towards Sebastopol around 7pm when it suddenly lost control.
The wagon then rolled a number of times before it came to rest against a fence.
The male driver then allegedly jumped out of the car and fled the scene- running north into the nearby pine plantation.
Enquiries are ongoing as to his location.
The two other occupants, an 18-year-old Brown Hill man and a 26-year-old Delacombe man, were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
A police spokesperson said these two males were assisting police with their enquiries.
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The car was not stolen.
Police are actively investigating the incident and are still working to understand the circumstances surrounding the crash.
No charges have been laid.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has dash-cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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