Police have arrested a man following a collision in Mildura yesterday evening.
It is alleged the driver of a Ford Ranger utility followed two boys, who were both riding motorised push-bikes, through Langtree Mall just after 11:00pm last night, 6 August.
The vehicle allegedly struck the two 12-year-old boys who were both taken to hospital.
One of the boys has been airlifted to a Melbourne hospital with serious injuries.
The collision also caused damage to a light tower at the mall.
The 57-year-old driver was arrested and will be interviewed by detectives from Mildura Crime Investigation Unit.
Detectives are working to determine if the incident is linked to the damage of a nearby shop front shortly before the collision.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, has footage or any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
