Charges following Langwarrin collision

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal collision in Langwarrin in February, Victoria Police say.

A 17-year-old girl was crossing the road at the intersection of Cranbourne-Frankston Road and Long Street when she was struck by a garbage truck about 8.10am on 16 February.

The Langwarrin teen was airlifted to hospital at the time with life-threatening injuries but passed away in hospital.

A 54-year-old Frankston man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death and other traffic related offences.

He has been bailed to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

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