A Tarneit man has been charged after a collision left a motorist with life-threatening injuries in Laverton North on Tuesday 24 February.
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 at 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 charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, unlicensed driving and drug driving.
He was remanded in custody to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 25 February.
Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
