Police investigate fatal collision in Wodonga

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances following a fatal head-on collision in Wodonga early this morning.

It is believed a stolen Nissan X Trail collided head-on with a utility on the Hume Freeway about 12.50am.

The driver of the Nissan, an 18-year-old Corryong woman, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Her passenger, a 16-year-old girl from the Wodonga area, died at the scene.

The driver of the ute, a 23-year-old NSW man, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators allege the Nissan was stolen from a Wodonga West address on 30 September.

Any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage 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

Sergeant Melissa Seach
Media Unit
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