By Tanya Steele
A 63-year-old man from Yarra Junction has died in hospital after a serious collision in Coldstream on Saturday 27 May around 1pm.
Coldstream, Gruyere and Wandin CFA responded to the collision on Killara Road near the Coldstream airport and assisted on the scene.
Captain Sean Bethel from Coldstream CFA said the circumstances leading to the accident are still unclear.
“We had six vehicles in attendance and we were on scene for nearly an hour and a half, then went back later to clean the scene,” he said.
“Our condolences are with the family at this time.”
It is believed the male driver veered onto the wrong side of the road, clipping one tree before crashing into another.
Mr Bethel said he is urging people to take it easy driving on the road and there’s no rush to get anywhere.
“If you are tired or not feeling well, just pull over,” he said.
Victoria Police confirmed that the driver died at the hospital later that day.
A spokesperson from Ambulance Victoria said paramedics were called to an accident at around 1.10 pm and three people were assessed at the scene.
The rear passenger, a 12-year-old male in secondary school from Yarra Junction suffered upper body injuries and was taken in a serious but stable condition to the Royal Children’s Hospital.
The front passenger, a 27-year-old male also from Yarra Junction did not require emergency treatment or transport.
Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone with dashcam footage is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
For the current provisional lives lost tally please see https://www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety-0.
