Nyora: One man killed, another fighting for life after two-car head-on crash in Victoria

Matt Shrivell
The Nightly
A man was killed in the head on crash.
A man was killed in the head on crash. Credit: AAP

One driver has been killed and another is fighting for life after a head-on crash between two cars in Victoria.

The Bass Coast highway patrol are investigating the fatal two-vehicle collision in Nyora on Tuesday morning.

It is believed a male driver in a Holden sedan was travelling along the South Gippsland Highway when they collided head-on with a silver Mazda hatchback at the intersection of Nyora-St Helier Road at about 5.20am.

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The driver of the sedan, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.

The driver of the hatchback, a Poowong man in his 30’s sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital for treatment.

The exact cause of the collision is yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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