By Candice Boyle
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a dangerous road rage incident last week.
The driver of a prime mover tried to push a car through an intersection after he abused a woman who had stopped at a red light in Yarraville.
Footscray Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision at the intersection of Somerville and Williamstown roads on Tuesday, 19 June, at 3.50 pm.
Police said the woman was driving a black Hyundai Santa Fe station wagon east on Somerville Rd when she changed lanes and stopped at the red traffic light. The truck driver stopped behind her, approached the driver’s side window and abused her.
Police said the truck driver then got back into his truck and rammed into the rear of the Hyundai and continued to nudge the vehicle into the intersection.
The truck driver is described as being in his 50s with grey hair, 170cms tall and of a large build.
Police said the level of damage to the truck is unknown, but the rear of the Hyundai was damaged.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Footscray Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
