Drug trafficking, dangerous driving: Eastern Freeway truck driver faces 33 more charges
A truck driver accused of killing four police officers on a Melbourne freeway has been charged with another 33 offences, including drug trafficking.
Mohinder Singh, 47, was initially charged with four counts of culpable driving in the days after the April 22 crash.
On Wednesday, police said the investigation into the crash was ongoing and Mr Singh had been charged with 33 more offences.
Mohinder Singh.Credit:Nine News
The additional charges include four counts of dangerous driving causing death, driving under the influence, trafficking ice and cannabis and a number of other drug-related offences.
Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, Senior Constable Kevin King and constables Glen Humphris and Josh Prestney were killed as they were impounding a Porsche on the Eastern Freeway at Kew on April 22.
In the days after the crash, Mr Singh said he was "genuinely sorry and saddened" about their deaths in a statement released by his lawyer.
"Mr Singh is genuinely sorry and saddened that four people have lost their lives as a result of the collision," the short statement read.
"He is acutely aware of the impact upon the families, friends and work colleagues of those that lost their lives."
Mohinder Singh's lawyer Steven Pica leaves the Melbourne Magistrates Court.Credit:AAP
The 47-year-old from Cranbourne in Melbourne's south-east did not apply for bail during his last court appearance and is due to return to court for a committal mention on October 1.
Crash investigators at the scene the day after four police were struck and killed by a truck on the Eastern Freeway. Credit:AAP