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Six dead, four injured in horror weekend on Victorian roads

Victoria records six fatalities and four serious injuries across multiple crashes from Friday through Saturday.

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What to know

  • Six people died on Victorian roads from Friday through Saturday, including three motorcyclists, with four others seriously injured across multiple crashes.
  • Four of the six fatalities occurred on Saturday, with three crashes happening within roughly two hours in the evening.
  • Police attribute the crashes to driver behavior despite repeated warnings and visible law enforcement presence across Victoria.

“Sadly, despite repeated warnings and a highly visible police presence across the state, we continue to see devastating decisions being made on our roads.”

Acting Superintendent Michael Kelly, State Commander for Operation Furlong · ABC News ↗

Acting Superintendent Michael Kelly State Commander for Operation FurlongVictoria Police Law enforcement investigating the crashes

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    Four fatal crashes occur within two hours on Saturday evening — Between 6:20pm and roughly 8:00pm Saturday, four separate fatal or life-threatening crashes occurred: a 26-year-old motorcyclist died crashing into a tree in Blairgowrie (his 29-year-old passenger in critical condition); a 47-year-old driver died in a two-car collision in Maryborough (his 75-year-old passenger in serious condition); and an unidentified ute driver died after crashing into a tree in Werribee.

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    75-year-old woman hit and killed at pedestrian crossing near Warrnambool — A 75-year-old woman died after being hit by a vehicle at a pedestrian crossing at Dennington, near Warrnambool, just after midday on Saturday. The 53-year-old male driver of the car provided assistance and will be interviewed by police.

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    Victoria Police reports six deaths and four serious injuries in weekend road crashes

    Acting Superintendent Michael Kelly stated that six people have died on Victorian roads since Friday, with four others seriously injured. He noted that despite repeated warnings and visible police presence, dangerous driving decisions continue. Victoria has recorded 227 road deaths this year, 20 fewer than the same period last year.

    “Six people, since Friday, who should be home with their loved ones never will [be]. Sadly, despite repeated warnings and a highly visible police presence across the state, we continue to see devastating decisions being made on our roads.”
    — Acting Superintendent Michael Kelly
    1. 2 outlets Six dead, four injured in horror weekend on Victorian roads - ABC News & Headlines

      first by Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 11d ago · also ABC Australia

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    21-year-old motorcyclist killed on Black Spur in Healesville — A 21-year-old motorcyclist from Somerville died at the scene after crashing with a car on the Black Spur in Healesville about 7:15pm on Friday evening. Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

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    25-year-old motorcyclist dies in Footscray collision — A 25-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a car at the intersection of Ballarat Road and Dawson Avenue in Footscray on Friday afternoon. The 59-year-old driver of the car was arrested and interviewed at the scene before being released pending further enquiries.