Truck driver fails to stop after destroying car in emergency lane on the Calder Freeway, Melbourne
The driver of a car that was stationary in an emergency lane is lucky to be alive after a truck completely destroyed it and drove off on a Melbourne motorway.
Brimbank highway patrol officers are investigating what is now a hit-and-run incident in Keilor Lodge on Thursday after the driver of the truck failed to stop following the crash.
Police believe that the heavy vehicle collided with the black Toyota Yaris as it was parked in the emergency lane on the Calder Freeway about 2.30pm.
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Police believe the heavy vehicle may be a Hino 500 and will have significant damage to the left-hand side.
Police have released images of the damaged Toyota, in the hope someone with information may came forward.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV, dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
