Police Investigate Fatal Manor Lakes Car Crash
A 36-year-old woman died and a teenage girl was injured following a single-vehicle crash in Manor Lakes on the night of October 1, 2026.
According to Victoria Police, the incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. when a car travelling along Ballan Road lost control and collided with a tree.
Emergency services attended the scene, where the driver died. The teenage passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Westgate Highway Patrol officers have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. Authorities are appealing to anyone with relevant information, dashcam footage, or CCTV recordings of the area to contact Crime Stoppers.
Victoria Police
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