Truck veered onto wrong side of Warburton Highway

The truck is believed to have veered onto the wrong side of the highway. Picture: CALLUM LUDWIG

By Callum Ludwig

Victoria Police have confirmed that truck collided with a Nissan Patrol at the intersection of Warburton Highway and Douthie Road just before 1.30pm on Tuesday 29 November.

It’s believed the truck, towing a yellow wood chipper, veered onto the wrong side of the road before colliding with the Nissan.

The driver of the Patrol, a 48-year-old Seville East woman was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the truck, a 43-year-old Croydon man was also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The passenger of the truck, a 33-year-old Bayswater North man, was not injured.

Investigations into the exact cause of the collision are ongoing.

Anyone with information, dashcam/CCTV footage or saw the vehicle driving erratically prior to the collision is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. The truck is believed to have travelled along Clegg Road, Mount Evelyn and along Warburton Highway towards Seville East.