Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man who allegedly fled the scene of a fatal collision that claimed the lives of four police officers in Kew yesterday.
It is alleged police intercepted a Porsche inbound on the Eastern Freeway when the multi-vehicle collision occurred near Chandler Highway just after 5.30pm.
The 41-year-old Fitzroy man attended a police station by arrangement this morning and has since been charged with driving speed dangerous, reckless conduct endangering life, fail to remain after a drug test, fail to render assistance, fail to exchange detail, possessing drug of dependence, destruction of evidence and three counts of commit indictable offence while on bail.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
The truck driver has been admitted to hospital where he is expected to remain for a number of days.
The investigation into the exact cause of the collision remains ongoing.
Police are still urging anyone who was driving in the area, who has dashcam footage, in particular the movements of the truck immediately before the collision, to come forward.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
