Fatal collision in Yallourn North

Police are investigating a fatal collision in Yallourn North this morning.

Emergency services were called to reports a small car collided with a white Toyota Hilux which was towing a trailer on Latrobe River Road about 8.40am.

The female driver of the car, an 18-year-old Yallourn North woman, died at the scene.

The driver of the Hilux, a 27-year-old Traralgon man, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with 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 lives lost tally please see - https://www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety

Kathryn Muffett

Media Unit

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