'Miracle' as police dog Rocco escapes horror crash on Melbourne freeway with only a few scrapes
A police dog named Rocco who was thrown from a car after a collision in Melbourne overnight is on the mend after paying a visit to the vet.
It's alleged a white Mercedes Benz crashed into the rear of a police car on the Tullamarine Freeway, Tullamarine, at about 10.45pm.
The impact ejected Rocco, a German shepherd, from the car.
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Police dog Rocco is on the mend. Victoria Police
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His police officer handler was treated at the scene for minor injuries and taken to hospital for observation.
Rocco was also treated at the vet for some cuts and scratches to his face.
He is now back home recovering with his handler.
The dog and officer were on the way to the Dog Squad complex in Attwood in Melbourne's north-west when the crash took place.
"That they've both got out of the vehicle relatively unscathed is nothing more than a miracle, to be quite honest," Acting Senior Sergeant Mark Boysen said.
He is now back home recovering with his handler. Victoria Police
"It's funny how we as handlers, the first thing that your mind goes to is your dog... because they're your partner.
"They're who you work with on a daily basis and who you rely on."
The Mercedes driver, a 19-year-old Oak Park man, stopped at the scene. He was not injured.
The dog and officer were on the way to the Dog Squad complex in Attwood in Melbourne's north-west when the crash took place. Victoria Police
A 19-year-old man was arrested and charged. 9News
His passenger, a 21-year-old Meadow Heights woman, was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Oak Park man was charged with multiple offences, including dangerous driving and reckless conduct.
He was bailed and will appear in court on January 21 next year.
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