Melbourne men face court over vicious road rage bashing

Two men have faced court in Melbourne over a brutal road rage attack on the Western Ring Road last week that left a man fighting for life.

Christopher Orfanidis appeared briefly at Melbourne Magistrates' Court today, charged with a vicious road rage attack in Ardeer on July 6.

A Toyota Corolla was travelling on the Western Ring Road when it was rammed from behind.

Two men got out of each car before an altercation occurred.

The 31-year-old is alleged to have bashed the victims and then stolen their car. It was later found burnt out nearby.

Major Collision Investigators examined the scene and conducted a reconstruction of the crash to help piece together what happened.

A 37-year-old victim is still fighting for life in hospital after suffering critical head injuries.

Mr Orfanidis is facing assault charges including intentionally causing serious injury with gross violence and conduct endangering life.

If his victim dies, Mr Orfanidis is likely to face more serious charges.

Bill Panagiotidis, 39, is charged with being an accessory.

The pair were remanded in custody and will appear in court again on Wednesday.