Whittlesea Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged three teenagers following a collision in Thomastown on 10 October.
It's alleged four teenage boys were travelling in an allegedly stolen car when it collided with a truck on Mahoneys Road about 1.10pm.
One of the occupants of the car attempted to steal a nearby vehicle but was unsuccessful and was quickly arrested.
The four male occupants of the car were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries under police guard.
The male truck driver and the driver of a vehicle it's alleged one of the teens attempted to steal were also taken to hospital as a precaution.
A 15-year-old Mill Park boy has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, commit indictable offence while on bail, reckless conduct endangering life, drive at a speed dangerous and handle stolen goods.
A 14-year-old Lalor boy has been charged with theft of motor vehicle and commit indictable offence while on bail.
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with theft of motor vehicle and commit indictable offence while on bail.
All three have been bailed to appear in a children's court at a later date.
A 19-year-old Kalkallo man remains in hospital and is yet to be interviewed at this stage.
Anyone with information regarding the crash or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link.
