A man remains in hospital under police guard following a fatal collision in Footscray.
A stolen Nissan truck and a Toyota sedan collided at the intersection of Ballarat Road and Moore Street about 4.30am on Monday, January 6.
The male driver of the sedan, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.
The driver of the truck, a 40-year-old Deer Park man, was arrested at the scene and was taken to hospital under police guard.
Police were in pursuit of the truck when the collision occurred and Professional Standards Command will have oversight of the investigation.
Detectives believe the truck was travelling west on Ballarat Road when it ran a red light and collided with a 2011 Toyota Corolla which was turning right from Ballarat Road into Moore Street.
The white Nissan truck first came to police attention about 3am following reports the stolen truck was seen in Beveridge about 2.30am.
The police air wing was called in following reports that the truck was now in Truganina.
Police attempted to intercept the truck in the vicinity of Peterpaul Way and Schembri Drive, Truganina, but the driver sped off.
Despite deploying stop sticks on several occasions, police were unable to stop the truck as it continued on at high speed, colliding with another vehicle, driving on the wrong side of the road and running through several red lights.
The Special Operations Group was called, but the truck and car collided before they could arrive.
Police believe the truck was initially stolen on January 3 from the Kalkallo area before it was found in Derrimut and the owner contacted on January 5.
It’s understood the truck was then re-stolen from Derrimut.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
