Driver trapped in crashed car after alleged Melbourne carjacking
Police say the car was being driven towards oncoming traffic on a Melbourne freeway when it collided with a van early this morning.
A 19-year-old driver from Pakenham was seriously injured when his car crashed on the Eastlink freeway in Melbourne early Saturday morning. The vehicle had been carjacked from an address in Bentleigh on Friday night. Two other passengers, aged 21 and 18 from Clayton and Silvan, were also taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to police, the white Porsche was stolen from Bentleigh around 9:20pm the previous evening. As the carjacking occurred, a group of males, including one allegedly armed with a machete, confronted the vehicle's owner and demanded the keys. The 44-year-old woman, who lived in the area, sustained a minor injury during the incident before the alleged offenders drove off with the stolen car.
Police pursued the Porsche as it was observed driving recklessly across Melbourne's western and southern suburbs after the alleged carjacking. The vehicle was spotted driving with its headlights off, performing a u-turn, and entering oncoming traffic. Police called off their pursuit and the Porsche subsequently collided with a van. The driver of the van, a 51-year-old man, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Victoria Police are continuing their investigation into the incident. Anyone with information or dash cam footage is encouraged to contact CrimeStoppers at 1800 333 000.
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