Police Charge Man After Fatal Collision In Newham

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal collision in Newham earlier this month.

The 28-year-old man has been charged with culpable driving causing death, dangerous driving causing death and fail to give way.

The charges follow a collision between a car and truck at the intersection of Egans Lane and Three Chain Road on Tuesday 3 February about 7.20pm.

The passenger of the truck, a 67-year-old Kyneton man, died at the scene.

The driver of the truck, a 43-year-old Malmsbury man, was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

The male driver of the Holden Commodore involved, also from Malmsbury, was arrested at the scene and subsequently interviewed.

He has been bailed to appear before Bendigo Magistrates' Court, for a committal mention, on 27 June.

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