Witnesses sought for life-threatening motorcycle-truck collision.
Highway Patrol officers from Westgate are calling for witnesses following a serious collision that happened in Spotswood yesterday. The incident involved two trucks and a motorcyclist on the West Gate Freeway, near the Williamstown Road exit, around 4:30 PM.
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According to the officers, the motorcyclist, a 24-year-old man from Werribee, was trying to lane filter between the two trucks when the accident occurred. He was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. One of the truck drivers remained at the scene, but the other continued driving westbound on the freeway.
The collision resulted in significant traffic disruptions in the area for several hours. Investigators are keen to speak with the second truck driver and are urging anyone who may have dash cam footage or witnessed the collision to contact the police.
Authorities are encouraging anyone who has any information regarding the incident to reach out to Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or to submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
