Monday,
23 December 2024
Police investigating fatal Killawarra crash

ONE person has died following a three-vehicle collision at Killawarra early this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to Wangaratta-Yarrawonga Road just after 2pm, where the sole occupant of a vehicle, who is yet to be identified, was found deceased at the scene.

The driver of a second car and two occupants of a third car were subsequently transported to Northeast Health Wangaratta with non-life-threatening injuries.

A police spokesperson said officers were yet to determine the exact cause of the collision.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information was urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

VicRoads has advised Wangaratta-Yarrawonga Road is closed in both directions near Arnott Road, with traffic detouring onto Federation way and the Murray Valley Highway.

The fatality marks the 167th road death throughout the state so far this year.