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- Sunday, 24 August 2025 at 2:29 pm
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Toolern Vale this morning.
State Highway Patrol Solo Unit officers were conducting an unrelated intercept on Diggers Rest-Coimadai Road when they observed a Holden Cruise travelling at high speed.
The speeding vehicle continued along Diggers Rest-Coimadai Road before it collided head-on with a second car travelling in the opposite direction about 9.50am.
The drivers of both vehicles, who are yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.
A passenger of the Holden was transported to hospital with minor injuries.
Checks have revealed the Holden was stolen from Werribee South sometime after 4.30pm yesterday.
The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be established and the investigation is ongoing.
Professional Standards Command have been notified and will have oversight as is standard procedure.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has 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
John McLaughlan
Media Unit
141020
Updated