Corio, Victoria: Man dies after car crashes into pole in Geelong’s North

Amy Lee
The Nightly
A man has died after a car slammed into a pole north of Geelong early Sunday morning.
A man has died after a car slammed into a pole north of Geelong early Sunday morning. Credit: Google Maps

A man has died after a car slammed into a pole north of Geelong early Sunday morning.

Emergency services were called to the scene on School Road in Corio around 2am following reports of a crash.

Three men were inside the vehicle. The driver and a back seat passenger were hurt and treated by paramedics, while the front seat passenger died at the scene despite efforts to save him.

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The two surviving occupants are assisting with inquiries as investigators work to determine the cause of the collision.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, with CCTV/dashcam or other footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or anonymously at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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