Hit-run conviction
Melbourne tradesman Matthew Terrance O’Connor, 28, has been sentenced to five years in prison for killing cyclist Peter McGuffie in a hit-run incident in West Footscray last year. O’Connor, who fled the scene following the June 23 crash, was given a non-parole period of three years.
Bike impounded
A Williamstown man had his motorbike impounded after being caught travelling at 126km/h in a 60km/h zone in Yarraville last week. The 46-year-old rider was intercepted by officers finishing a booze bus shift in Hyde Street about 12.25am on Wednesday.
Bridge too far
Another container truck crashed into the notorious Napier Street bridge last Thursday, with a shipping container toppling off the back. The 4metre-high bridge has been hit close to 70 times since 2005, but VicRoads has no plans to lower the road under the bridge.
By George
Online retailer Hunting For George is launching its first store at Highpoint, offering giveaways for the first 100 shoppers at a launch at 6pm, Friday. Highpoint will be opening its new outdoor retail and casual dining precinct, IN:TRANSIT, next Monday.
