POLICE were looking for the driver of a truck that smashed into a vehicle waiting for the lights to change at the Arboretum (canal robots) intersection on the John Ross Parkway on Thursday evening.
The Land Rover Discovery, driven by a local medical professional, proceeding east on the highway towards Meerensee, had stopped for the red light when the truck – apparently without braking – smashed into it from the rear.
The truck ripped apart the entire right-hand side of the Discovery, mounted the centre island and steam-rolled over the traffic light pole before continuing on its way without stopping.
While a passing motorist chased after the truck, the driver of the Discovery was, amazingly, uninjured and able to get out of the wreck.
Had the truck collided full-on into the rear of his vehicle, it would almost certainly have resulted in his death or serious injury.
