Six years on, officers relive one of Victoria Police's darkest days (opens original article in a new tab)

Four Victoria Police officers were killed in a 2020 crash, leading to criminal prosecutions and legal reforms, with officers reflecting on the emotional impact six years later.

• Four Victoria Police officers were killed in a crash on April 22, 2020, when a Volvo prime mover struck them during a traffic stop.
• The incident led to criminal prosecutions of the Porsche driver and truck driver, with the latter receiving an 18-year sentence for culpable driving.
• Officers involved in the investigation and notification of families described the emotional impact of the tragedy six years later.
• The case prompted legal changes, including making grossly offensive public conduct a crime with up to five years' jail time.