By Dongyun Kwon
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a collision in Fernshaw on Saturday 10 August.
It is believed that a white Nissan Patrol collided with a motorcycle on Maroondah Highway at about 1.30pm.
The motorcyclist, a 26-year-old Templestowe man, was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital with life-threatening-injuries.
When Star Mail contacted the hospital on Monday 12 August, a Royal Melbourne Hospital spokesperson said the patient was in a “critical condition”.
The driver and sole occupant of the Nissan, a 27-year-old Bonnie Doon woman, was not injured and remained at the scene.
The Bonnie Doon woman was interviewed by investigators and released pending further enquiries.
The SES Marysville Unit volunteers were paged to assist police following reports of the collision.
“The volunteers provided lighting at the scene. Nil persons trapped,” a VICSES spokesperson said.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
