Woman dies in hospital following Avoca crash

Published:
Sunday 19 April 2026 at 8:42 am

A woman has died in hospital following a crash in Avoca on Monday 13 April.

It is believed a car was travelling along Bridport Street and crossed over High Street when the driver lost control and crashed into a pole about 5.20pm.

The driver, an 80-year-old Bealiba man sustained minor injuries and is assisting police with their enquiries.

The passenger, a 95-year-old Avoca woman was taken to hospital where she died yesterday.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with dashcam/CCTV or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or anonymously 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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