Driver charged following Merrijig fatal collision

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal collision in Merrijig last year.

A Kia station wagon and a Mitsubishi Triton ute collided on Mount Bulle Road, near Mimosa Drive, about 9.15pm on 10 June 2025.

One passenger of the ute, a 48-year-old Cremorne woman, died at the scene.

Another passenger, a 32-year-old St Kilda man, was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the ute, a 22-year-old St Kilda man, sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital.

The 25-year-old driver of the Kia was airlifted to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Rowville man was later interviewed and has been charged with culpable driving causing death.

He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 14 April.

Kathryn Muffett

Media Unit

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