WYNDHAM: Truck driver held after Laverton North collision
Brimbank Highway Patrol are appealing for witness and dashcam vision after a motorist was left fighting for life following a collision in Laverton North.
Police have been told the motorist was one of four drivers who had slowed their vehicles to a stop, in heavy traffic on Boundary Rd, when they were struck from behind by a truck about 2.10pm.
The white Mitsubishi truck, which was travelling westbound approaching Mount Derrimut Rd, is alleged to have failed to slow along with all other traffic.
A 53-year-old man from Truganina, one of the drivers from the four damaged cars, was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
A 26-year-old man from Tarneit, who was the driver of the truck, was interviewed by police and charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury, reckless conduct endanger serious injury, unlicensed driving and drug driving.
He was remanded in custody to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.
Police are appealing for witnesses and any motorists with dashcam vision, who may have seen the white Mitsubishi truck prior to the collision, to come forward.