Richard Pusey identified in fatal Melbourne crash
Richard Pusey identified in fatal Melbourne crash
Fatal Melbourne crash death of Richard Pusey – Obituary
The driver of the Porsche involved in a tragic accident in Melbourne that resulted in the deaths of four Victoria Police officers has been identified as 41-year-old Richard Pusey.
The Melbourne mortgage broker, who has a history with law enforcement, turned himself in to police on Thursday morning. He is now being questioned by homicide detectives.
Pusey, allegedly driving at 140 km/h on the Eastern Freeway on Wednesday night, was stopped by police for speeding and reportedly tested positive for drugs.
After the incident, Pusey allegedly fled the scene and shared photos of the crash on social media.
The collision occurred when a truck, which had later gone off the road and was attended to by police, crashed into the officers. The truck driver, who suffered a medical episode following the crash, is currently in hospital under police supervision. Authorities raided his home in Cranbourne, but details of their findings have not yet been disclosed.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with a coronial inquiry set to commence. Victoria Police Association Secretary Wayne Gatt expressed the state’s sorrow and hoped such incidents would not recur, highlighting the difficult nature of police work.
Premier Daniel Andrews urged Victorians to reflect on and honor the service of Victoria Police officers, while Prime Minister Scott Morrison described the incident as a “dark day” for the police force. The four officers killed have been named as Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, Constable Glen Humphris, Senior Constable Kevin King, and Constable Josh Prestney. Flags across Victoria are flying at half-mast, and public tributes are being collected at police stations.
Richard Pusey identified in fatal Melbourne crash Fatal Melbourne crash death of Richard Pusey – Obituary The driver of the Porsche involved in a tragic accident in Melbourne that resulted in the deaths of four Victoria Police officers has been identified as 41-year-old Richard Pusey. The Melbourne mortgage broker, who has a history with law…
Richard Pusey identified in fatal Melbourne crash Fatal Melbourne crash death of Richard Pusey – Obituary The driver of the Porsche involved in a tragic accident in Melbourne that resulted in the deaths of four Victoria Police officers has been identified as 41-year-old Richard Pusey. The Melbourne mortgage broker, who has a history with law…