Maiden Gully: One man killed after car reportedly veers onto wrong side of road in four-vehicle crash

Matt Shrivell
The Nightly
The crash occurred when one of the vehicles veered onto the wrong side of the road. File image
The crash occurred when one of the vehicles veered onto the wrong side of the road. File image Credit: Google Maps

Emergency services are trying to piece together the moments leading to a serious crash after a car swerved onto the wrong side of the road and wiped out another three oncoming vehicles, leaving one man dead.

Major collision investigation unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision in Maiden Gully on Thursday.

Police said a Ford Falcon wagon was travelling west along Marong Road, near Kronk Street, when it veered onto the wrong side of the road and collided with three other cars about 5.45pm.

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The driver of the Ford was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Two other drivers and one passenger, from two of the other vehicles involved, were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of a third car, a 76-year-old man from Maiden Gully, died after being taken to hospital.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, with dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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