Driver dies after car collides with garbage truck in Cheltenham
The car driver died at the scene, and the 42-year-old garbage truck driver was taken to hospital.
A man has died after his car collided with a garbage truck on Nepean Highway in Cheltenham, Melbourne. The crash happened about 3.45am on Tuesday near Cobham Street.
The male driver of the car died at the scene and has not yet been formally identified. The garbage truck driver, a 42-year-old man, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Victoria Police have opened an investigation, and the exact circumstances are yet to be determined. Police are asking anyone who saw the crash or has dashcam footage to come forward.
Information can go to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
- About 3.45am on Tuesday
- Crash time
- 1800 333 000
- Crime Stoppers
Why it mattersPolice are asking witnesses and drivers with dashcam footage to come forward.
AustraliaAnyone who saw the crash, has dashcam footage or knows something can help police work out what went wrong.
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