Tragedy in Lynbrook
A woman in her 50s has died after a head-on collision in Lynbrook. Emergency services rushed to Evans Road about 4.15pm yesterday, the 3rd September. The two vehicles collided head-on.
One dead and the other injured.
The 50-year-old woman could not be saved and died at the scene. The male driver, believed to be in his 30s, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are continuing to investigate the exact circumstances surrounding the accident.
Motorcyclist Killed in Woori Yallock
Another fatal crash occurred in Woori Yallock yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road just after 2.30pm after a car struck a motorcyclist.
Rider dies.
Despite CPR being performed, the rider, yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.
Driver assists Police as other passengers taken to hospital
The car’s driver was not injured and is assisting police. A woman and two children travelling in the vehicle were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The road remains closed in both directions while investigations continue.
Sherbrooke Collision Claims a Life
Earlier yesterday morning, tragedy struck Sherbrooke. At 7.33am, emergency services responded to a vehicle that had veered off Sherbrooke Road, between Mount Dandenong Tourist Road and Nobles Lane.
Circumstances
The car left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver, yet to be formally identified, died at the scene. Police are examining all circumstances leading up to the collision.
Teenager Dies in Newborough Motorcycle Crash
In Newborough, a teenage rider has died following a motorcycle crash. It is understood the rider was travelling from Shanahan Parade into Monash Road shortly before 1pm.
The motorcycle collided with a fence, leaving the male rider fatally injured. A pillion passenger, a teenage girl, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators are urging anyone with dashcam or CCTV to come forward.
Pedestrian Struck in Clayton
Emergency services were called to Clayton Road about 12.50pm following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian.
Pedestrian dies
A woman has died after being struck by a truck in Clayton yesterday afternoon. Despite paramedics’ best efforts, the woman could not be revived.
Ongoing Investigations
Police are working to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the tragedy.
Police Assistance
Anyone who witnessed any if these incidents, or has CCTV/dashcam footage or any information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
For the current provisional road toll visit: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety.
