Man dies in hospital following Mildura collision

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Mildura last week.

A Mitsubishi Lancer and Kia Sportage collided at the intersection of Deakin Avenue and Twentieth Street, causing the Kia to roll into a roadside culvert about 4pm on 15 September.

The Kia driver, a 55-year-old Mildura woman, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Her passenger, a 79-year-old Mildura man, was taken to hospital where he later died.

The driver of the Mitsubishi, a 67-year-old Mildura woman, was also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, with footage or any information 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

Leonie Johnson

Media Unit

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