PRESTON, VIC. — Major Collision Investigation Unit (MCIU) detectives are investigating after emergency services responded to reports of a collision between a car and a motorcycle on Wood Street, near the intersection with McColl Street, Preston, at about 12.30pm.
The vehicle fled the scene before colliding with another vehicle at the intersection of Wood Street and Plenty Road.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 43-year-old Reservoir man, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police are investigating whether the driver of the vehicle involved in the collision with the motorcycle – and the driver of the second vehicle involved in the subsequent collision – may be known to one another.
Detectives are also following up on reports that the vehicles appeared to be engaged in a chase with one another just before the critical injury collision.
The driver of the first vehicle was arrested and will be interviewed tonight.
The exact circumstances surrounding the collisions are yet to be determined and will be investigated.
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
