Vic: One dead, four injured after head-on collision

AAP General News (Australia)
04-26-2008
Vic: One dead, four injured after head-on collision

MELBOURNE, April 26 AAP - A man was killed and four others injured in a head-on collision
in Victoria this evening.

A Holden sedan veered across one lane of traffic and a median strip on the Moorooduc
Highway, Mornington, south-east of Melbourne shortly after 6.30pm (AEST).

It collided head-on with two oncoming vehicles.

The male driver and sole occupant of the Holden, believed to be in his 40s, died instantly.

Inquiries are continuing into his identity.

A Mercedes sedan caught fire following the impact, with the three occupants safely removed.

All three, an elderly couple and a woman, were taken to the Alfred Hospital with non-life-threatening
injuries.

A man had to be free from another Holden sedan and was also taken to the Alfred with
minor injuries.

The highway was closed for several hours as police cleared the scene and reopened about
10pm. Police are investigating whether speed and alcohol were involved.

Anyone who saw the accident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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