Laverton garbage truck crash: Young St Albans women dies

A 21-year-old St Albans woman died after a crash in Laverton North on Friday. She was driving west along Dohertys Road, near Cherry Lane, when her car and a garbage truck travelling in the opposite direction collided about 9.30am. The woman, who was sole occupant of the car, was taken to The Alfred hospital, where she died on Friday afternoon. The male truck driver was not injured. Police are continuing to investigate the incident. Information to Crime Stoppers, 1800 333 000