Man charged after teen driver set on fire in alleged Melbourne road rage attack
A man has been charged after a teenage driver was set on fire in an alleged road rage attack in Melbourne's north.
Police believe a car and a motorcycle were involved in a collision on Narina Way in Epping about 8pm yesterday.
The motorbike rider allegedly followed the car to a house on Aranda Place and threw flammable liquid onto the driver and his car.
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A young man has been taken to hospital after he was set on fire while driving in Melbourne. 9News
The rider then allegedly threw a lit rag at the 19-year-old driver, setting him and the car on fire, before fleeing the scene.
The 19-year-old Lalor man suffered serious burns.
Neighbours used buckets of water to douse the flames.
The teenager is recovering in hospital with burns to his upper body.
A 35-year-old man was arrested at a Narina Way address this morning.
He has been charged with 15 offences including intentionally causing serious injury, conduct endangering life, assault with a weapon and possessing an imitation firearm.
Anybody with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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