By CASEY NEILL
A MOTORCYCLIST died in a collision with a sedan in Dandenong North last Wednesday – the third serious motorcycle collision in six days in Greater Dandenong.
Investigators believe he was travelling north on Stud Road when his bike collided with a Holden Commodore sedan turning right into McFees Road just before 2am on Wednesday 3 December.
He died at the scene.
The female driver, aged in her 30s, was not injured and assisted police with their inquiries.
Stud Road was blocked to north-bound traffic and was diverted at Heatherton Road.
A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries in a collision with a Ford sedan in Noble Park on Saturday 29 November.
The accident occurred at Princes Highway and Bowmore Road and 2.50am.
The male rider was taken to The Alfred hospital in a critical condition and the car’s male driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to Dandenong Hospital.
Another motorcyclist was taken to hospital by ambulance after colliding with a car at Glasscocks and Frankston-Dandenong roads at 12.30am on Friday 28 November.
Inspector Bruce Kitchen said police were stepping up patrols to curb risk-taking behaviour with motor vehicles and motor cycles.
“Anyone caught taking part in that, there are a range of penalties – significant fines, demerit points and impounding vehicles,” he said.
“People just need to think of the consequences. They could kill or seriously injure themselves or others.”
Insp Kitchen urged anyone who witnessed dangerous driving to call triple zero or Crime Stoppers with registration details and descriptions.
He said he’d also instructed his units to conduct a preliminary breath test on any driver pulled over in the Greater Dandenong police service area (PSA).
“We’re not going to tolerate people drink driving or any erratic behaviour,” he said.
Investigators urged anyone who witnessed the collisions or with further information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
