West Gate Freeway Collision Turns Fatal

A motorcyclist has died following a collision in Spotswood yesterday.

It is believed two trucks were travelling on the West Gate Freeway, near the Williamstown Road exit, when they struck a motorcyclist about 4.30pm.

Officers have been told the motorcyclist was attempting to lane filter between the trucks when the collision occurred.

At the time, the motorcyclist was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The 24-year-old Werribee man has since died in hospital.

One truck driver stopped at the scene, while the other did not.

The second truck was last seen travelling west bound on the freeway.

Investigators would like to speak to the driver of the truck and are appealing for anyone with dash cam vision, or who witnessed the collision, to contact police.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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