By Jed Lanyon
A one year old is in critical condition, while two women were seriously injured following a three car collision in Yering on the afternoon of Friday 3 July.
Victoria Police believe a hatchback collided with a four-wheel drive, which then hit a sedan on the Melba Highway about 3.45pm.
The driver of the hatchback, a 21 year old Mount Evelyn woman, was airlifted to the Royal Melbourne in a stable condition with upper body injuries hospital with serious injuries.
Her passenger, a one year old boy, was airlifted to the Royal Children’s Hospital in a critical condition with upper and lower body injuries.
The sole occupant of the four-wheel drive, a 61 year old Yarra Glen woman, sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported by ambulance to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a stable condition with upper body injuries.
The sole occupant of the sedan, a 29 year old Dandenong man, was uninjured and did not require hospitalisation.
The Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance as they investigate the serious collision. They call on anyone who may have dash cam footage that may be able to help their investigation.
The Melba Highway was closed in both directions for several hours as detectives completed an investigation into the incident.
Victoria Police urge anyone who witnessed the collision to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
