Third Person Dies Following Three-Vehicle Collision in Ledcourt
A third person has died in the hospital following a three-vehicle crash in Ledcourt on the evening of 27 September. Emergency services responded to the incident on the Western Highway, near Mount Drummond Road, at approximately 6:45 p.m.
According to police, the collision involved two cars and a truck. Both occupants of an MG ZS, who are yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.
A 14-year-old female passenger traveling in a Mitsubishi Triton was airlifted to the hospital, where she later died from her injuries. The vehicle's 17-year-old male learner driver and an 11-year-old female passenger were also airlifted to the hospital with minor injuries. A 43-year-old female passenger in the Mitsubishi and the 29-year-old truck driver were uninjured.
Detectives from the Major Collision Investigation Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Police are urging anyone who witnessed the crash, possesses CCTV or dashcam footage, or has any information to contact Crime Stoppers.
Victoria Police
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