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An ex-girlfriend of a Porsche driving 'playboy' who fled the scene of a horror crash in which four police officers died sent a message to Victoria Police defending him after she found out about his arrest. 

Richard Pusey, 41, was charged on Thursday night for his involvement in the Eastern Freeway tragedy that claimed the lives of four Victoria Police officers on Wednesday - the biggest loss of officer life in Victorian history.

Pusey was allegedly high on drugs and speeding at 140km/h in his Porsche 911 when police pulled him over. 

Minutes later, as the four officers and Pusey stood on the side of the road, Mohinder Singh Bajwa lost control of his refrigeration truck and careered into the parked cars, killing the four police officers instantly.

Instead of trying to save lives, Pusey took photos of the scene before fleeing on foot.

A court heard on Friday how Pusey videoed Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor as she lay dying, saying: Amazing. Absolutely amazing. All I wanted to do was go home and eat my sushi and now you have f**ked my f**king car'.

After reading about Pusey's arrest a former lover Bonnie Wang sent him a Whatsapp message in the hope detectives would have his phone and would see her defending him as a 'gentle person'.

Bonnie Wang (right) defended her ex-boyfriend Richard Pusey (left) by sending a text message to his phone in the hope Victoria Police officers would see it. Pusey, 41, is charged over his role in the tragic crash that killed four officers on the Eastern Freeway, Melbourne, on Wednesday

Ms Wang who dated Pusey for three years, described him as a 'gentle person' and said she was in no doubt he did not mean for the four officers to die. After pulling over Pusey a passing truck lost control and slammed into the parked police cars and his Porsche, killing the four officers

Pusey was allegedly high on drugs and speeding at more than 140km/h along the Eastern Freeway in his Porsche (pictured after the crash) about 4.50pm on Wednesday afternoon

'I texted Richard's Whatsapp hoping police will check his messages. It's just when I know someone so well, reading all the comments and misrepresentation (is hard),' Ms Wang said.

In her attempted text to police through Richard's phone, she claimed he had always treated her well.

'Dear police officer, I am very sorry for what Richard did,' she wrote. 

'He always take care of me [sic] and be very nice to me. 

'I feel he is a gentle person. I think he is not a bad person. I haven't contacted him since 2015 when I left Melbourne, but I can promise to you that he has nothing to do with violence or hurt [sic] people.'

Ms Wang dated Pusey for three years between 2011 and 2014, after meeting on RSVP - a relationship website.

Their split came because she wanted kids, but Pusey did not.

Ms Wang claimed her former boyfriend had been heavily affected by the death of his older brother to cancer in 2008, and it impacted on his decision not to want a family.

She revealed he used to be a nurse but a love for fast cars and a fast lifestyle saw him change careers.

This led him down a path to become a mortgage broker, what his current colleagues describing how he lived a 'playboy lifestyle'.

Pusey (pictured) fled the scene but was arrested on Thursday. He has since been charged with a number of offences, including stopping to render assistance and drug possession

Pusey is expected to face the Melbourne Magistrates on court Friday morning

Police pulled over a speeding driver at 4.50pm on Wednesday, then proceeded to call for backup from highway patrol when they decided to impound the car. By 5.40pm, the refrigeration truck had ploughed into the three cars and four officers, killing them all

'He was a nurse but then he thinks being a nurse doesn't make enough money, so he start being (a) mortgage broker,' Ms Wang said.

'He liked to save money to invest in more properties and to buy cars.' 

Pusey's alleged actions on Wednesday night were labelled as 'disgusting' by Victoria Police chief commissioner Graham Ashton. 

'We found that behaviour frankly disgusting and it's disgusted everyone,' he said.

'We'll be making sure that when we present this person to court, ultimately, we'll be making sure the court knows all about that behaviour that we believe took place at the scene.

'Normally, you should be doing what any sensible person would do and that is to render assistance.

'To just leave the scene and not render any assistance, it's appalling behaviour in our view.

'It's incredible, I've never encountered anything like it.'

Late on Thursday night, Homicide Squad detectives charged Pusey with a number of offences including reckless conduct endangering life, failing to render assistance and drug possession.

In the moments after the crash, Pusey is alleged to have taken disturbing pictures showing the officers' lifeless bodies, before uploading them to Facebook. Victoria Police commissioner Graham Ashton described the act as 'frankly disgusting'

Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor (right), 60, had a distinguished 31-year career with Victoria Police, joining in January 1989, while Senior Constable Kevin King (left) was described as 'an older head with a lot of life experience

Josh Prestney (right) only graduated from the academy in December, and was described as a 'much-loved' member of the squad, Constable Glen Humphris (left) only started his police career last year, graduating in March

Four police officers were killed when they were struck by a truck (pictured at the tragic scene) in Melbourne, marking the greatest loss of police life in a single incident in Victoria's history

'All I wanted to do was go home and have my sushi': Porsche driver taunted police officers by filming them as they lay dying and crying for help after being hit by a truck, court told

By Wayne Flower for Daily Mail Australia 

The man police had pulled over when they were hit by a truck filmed and taunted them as they died, a court has heard. 

Richard Pusey, 41, appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court today where sickening allegations were revealed by police. 

''There you go. Amazing. Absolutely amazing. All I wanted to do was go home and have my sushi,' he said as he filmed Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor clinging to life. 

'And now you f**ked my f**king car.' 

Pusey was hit with a string of charges late on Thursday night including reckless conduct endangering life, failing to remain after a drug test and drug possession.  

Richard Pusey, 41, the driver at the centre of a crash that killed four police officers, is a mortgage broker with an extensive criminal history. He was taken away by police from his home on Thursday evening

Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, Constable Glen Humphris, Senior Constable Kevin King and Constable Josh Prestney were all killed in the crash on Wednesday evening. 

They had pulled over Richard Pusey on the side of the Eastern Freeway when a truck driven by Mohinder Singh Bajwa mowed them down. 

The court heard Pusey had missed being killed after heading to the side of the road to urinate.  

After witnessing the carnage, he went allegedly went to his crumpled car and grabbed two mobile phones and began filming. 

Homicide squad Leading Senior Constable Aaron Price said the police officer was pleading for help while Pusey continued to film her. 

The shocking incident was captured in full on her own body worn camera. 

Her footage showed civilians who rushed to help the police officer telling Pusey to move on. 

Pusey allegedly responded: 'That's my f**king car mate.' 

Senior-Constable Price said Pusey left the scene about 15 minutes after the first ambulance arrived after jumping a ride with a passer by. 

Later that night, Pusey allegedly called a federal police officer he knew and sent her the video. 

It's believed Pusey wasn't hurt in the collision because he was urinating at the side of the road at the time

The police car that arrived at the scene (pictured) was crushed by a refrigeration truck - killing four police officers who were standing by the roadside

He then shared some photos of the scene with a mate and allegedly joked about how he hoped to get out of paying the speeding fine.

The court heard Pusey did not call the local police station until about 11pm that night where he refused to come in. 

'I appreciate that, but (I) just couldn't,' he told them. 

Instead, he sent a summary of the incident to a police officer he knew before going to sleep. 

At 9.40am the next day, Pusey turned up at a Melbourne police station with his barrister where he participated in an interview. 

He brought one phone with him, which he handed over to police. 

Police allege Pusey actually handed over the wrong phone, which had already been wiped. 

Asked by police why he hadn't handed over the correct phone, Pusey allegedly complained: 'Because the last time I was arrested I lost my phone for 12 months and I had all my business stuff on it.'

Police allege Pusey had traces of methamphetamine and cannabis in his system while behind the wheel.

A further search of his house found quantities of the deadly drug ice and other alleged contraband. 

Victoria Police Commissioner Graham Ashton could not conceal his disgust at allegations a man involved in the crash took photos and fled

Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton lays a tribute at Boroondara Police Station. Tributes have been flowing across the country, with many iconic buildings lit up with blue light

Pusey had been pulled over about 4.51pm on Wednesday in his Porsche after being clocked travelling 149kmh along the Eastern Freeway - a 100kmh zone. 

Senior-Constable Taylor and  Constable Humphris intercepted Pusey and almost immediately called for back-up. 

His alleged conduct after the crash has shocked the community and disgusted police.  

Senior-Constable Taylor activated her camera at 5.06pm and recorded her conversation with Pusey. 

An alcohol breath test was negative, but the drug test allegedly came back positive and Pusey was directed out of the vehicle.

The charge of failing to render assistance carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years.

Truck driver Mohinder Singh Bajwa - who had a 'medical episode' and blacked out at the scene after the crash - remains under police guard in hospital.

He is yet to be officially interviewed by the homicide squad.  

Fallen in the line of duty: Emotional tributes flow for the victims of horrific Melbourne crash

The first victim of the horrific crash which cost four Victorian police officers their lives has been identified as 28-year-old Josh Prestney.

Mr Prestney had only graduated from the academy last November, and was working a short stint with the road policing unit before he was to be transferred to Kew police station. 

His grandmother Eliza Anderson told the Herald Sun Mr Prestney was 'so proud to serve' his community.

He had reportedly only started in his new role on Tuesday, the day before the accident. 

'We were so proud of you. God bless Josh. Miss you forever,' she wrote on Facebook. 

Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, Constable Glen Humphris and Senior Constable Kevin King were all also tragically killed on Wednesday night.

Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton paid an emotional tribute to the fallen officers on Thursday.

Josh Prestney (right) only graduated from the academy in December, and was described as a 'much-loved' member of the squad, Constable Glen Humphris (left) only started his police career last year, graduating in March

'Their names will forever be remembered, their service honoured, and their memories celebrated,' he said.

'These officers were undertaking their everyday duties in helping to keep the community safe when they were killed.

'They were members of our Road Policing Drug and Alcohol Section and Highway Patrol. They were our colleagues, our friends, our squad mates, our family.

'Each from different backgrounds, each with different life experiences, each with a common goal to keep the community safe.

'Their families will never be the same and our thoughts and prayers are with them.

'We continue to investigate this incident to ensure that we uncover every detail that led to this tragic outcome. We will do this for those we have lost and for their families.

'Committing one's life to serving and protecting others is a truly unique attribute. It takes a special person to put on the blue uniform and turn up to work each day to respond to those in need.

'They do it to protect. They do it to make a difference. 

'As many will attest, the everyday nature of police work can sometimes seem mundane, but this week's events are a timely reminder of how quickly that can change.

'No one goes to work expecting not to return home to their loved ones at the end of their shift.

Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor (right), 60, had a distinguished 31-year career with Victoria Police, joining in January 1989, while Senior Constable Kevin King (left) was described as 'an older head with a lot of life experience

'I want to acknowledge every man and woman that has in the past and continues to serve for Victoria Police. Your contributions are recognised and respected at every level, and you should know this.

'To the serving police officers and PSOs currently on our frontline and the staff who provide support to them, I want to extend my sincere gratitude for your ongoing support and commitment to your duty.

'It is more important now than ever, that we look after one another and speak up if we need help or someone to talk to.

'Time and time again, I am overwhelmed by how our people rally together during the tough and challenging times – through natural disasters, state-wide emergencies, mass tragedies and the loss of our own.

'They go where they are needed, without question and without hesitation.

'We stand side by side in our daily response to the Victorian community. And today we stand side by side as we reflect and grieve.

'The outpouring of community support to date has been truly remarkable and touching and on behalf of Victoria Police, I thank you for this.

'It will take time for many to recover from this tragedy, but we should take comfort in knowing that we stand together as a police family and as a Victorian community.'

Prominent buildings across Melbourne such as Flinders Street Train Station were lit up with blue lights in a tribute to the four officers killed in the line of duty

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