Police investigate fatal collision in Merrijig

Published:
Wednesday, 11 June 2025 at 7:33 am

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision in Merrijig last night.

It is understood a Kia station wagon and a Mitsubishi Triton ute collided on Mt Buller Road, near Mimosa Drive, about 9.20pm on 10 June.

Sadly a 48-year-old Cremorne woman, who was a rear passenger in the ute, died at the scene.

The other rear passenger, a 32-year-old St Kilda man, was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries

The driver, a 22-year-old St Kilda man, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The sole occupant of the Kia, a 25-year-old Rowville man, was airlifted to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

It is expected he will be interviewed at a later date in relation to the incident.

The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or any other 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

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