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Incident Overview
A 24-year-old motorcyclist has died in hospital after a crash involving two trucks on the West Gate Freeway in Spotswood, Melbourne. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, December 12, 2024, and caused significant traffic delays. One of the truck drivers allegedly left the scene, and police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Location and Time
The crash happened around 4:30 pm on the West Gate Freeway near the Williamstown Road exit in Spotswood, Melbourne.
Vehicles Involved
The crash involved a motorcycle and two trucks. The makes and models of the trucks were not specified in the report.
Crash Description
The 24-year-old motorcyclist was reportedly lane filtering between two trucks when the collision occurred. It is unclear how the crash happened, but both trucks were involved in the impact with the motorcycle.
Injuries/Fatalities
The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and tragically died on Friday evening, December 13th, 2024.
Emergency Response
Emergency services attended the scene and transported the motorcyclist to the hospital.
Investigation
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. One of the truck drivers stopped at the scene and is assisting with inquiries, but the other truck driver allegedly left the scene and is being sought by police.
Witnesses/Appeals
Police are urging any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the incident to come forward. This information could be crucial in helping investigators determine the cause of the crash and identify the truck driver who left the scene.
Community Impact
The crash caused significant disruption to traffic on the West Gate Freeway, with three of the four outbound lanes closed for several hours, resulting in three-hour delays during Thursday’s afternoon peak. The incident also highlights the dangers of lane filtering and the importance of drivers being aware of motorcyclists.
Contributing Factors
The contributing factors to the crash are still under investigation. However, the fact that the motorcyclist was lane filtering and the alleged hit-and-run by one of the truck drivers suggest that these may have been significant factors in the collision.