Police charge man after fatal in Coimadai

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal collision in Coimadai on Friday afternoon.

The 19-year-old has been charged with one count of dangerous driving causing death.

The charge follows a collision involving a truck, bus and several cars on Diggers Rest-Coimadai Road on 8 July about 3.40pm.

Sadly, the male driver of one of the cars involved died at the scene.

The driver of the truck was trapped in his vehicle for a short time while the driver, and only occupant of the bus, wasn't injured.

The Maddingley man has been bailed to appear before Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Monday.

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