Police are appealing for public assistance following a hit and run collision involving a police vehicle in Hopetoun Park yesterday.
An unmarked police station wagon was travelling westbound in the right-hand lane of the Western Freeway about 4.50pm when a tow truck in the left-hand lane attempted to perform a lane change.
The truck moved into the right lane striking the police vehicle, forcing it into the emergency lane where it struck a barrier.
The truck continued to travel west on the freeway without stopping.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision, or anyone with dashcam footage of the tow truck to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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