Driver critically injured following 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 yesterday.

Police have been told the motorist was one of four drivers who had slowed their vehicles to a stop, in heavy traffic on Boundary Road, when they were struck from behind by a truck about 2.10pm.

The white Mitsubishi truck, which was travelling westbound approaching Mount Derrimut Road, 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, has been interviewed by police and charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury, reckless conduct endanger serious injury, unlicensed driving and drug driving.

He has been remanded in custody to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today, 25 February.

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.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or with dashcam is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Sergeant Julie-Anne Newman

Media Unit

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