ZAIDA GLIBANOVIC
FATAL COLLISION IN HERNES OAK
MAJOR Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Hernes Oak on Friday, August 18.
Emergency services were called to a four-car collision on Princes Freeway about 5.20pm.
The male passenger of one of the vehicles, who is yet to be formally identified, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The female driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Four occupants of another car, a woman and three children, were taken to hospital for assessment.
A male driver, who was the sole occupant of another vehicle, was also taken to hospital for assessment.
A female passenger of a fourth vehicle was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries.
The male driver, a 31-year-old Moe man, was arrested and is assisting police with their enquiries.
Police were told two other male passengers fled the scene on foot.
Investigators are working to establish the exact circumstances of the collision.
DRIFFIELD FATAL INCIDENT
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Driffield on Sunday, August 27 in the afternoon.
It is believed two vehicles collided on the Strzelecki Highway just after 4.30pm.
A yet to be formally identified female has died at the scene.
Two other people, both males, have been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be established and the investigation is ongoing.
STOLEN CAR DUMPED IN MOE
POLICE have arrested six teenagers inside a school after an allegedly stolen car was dumped in Moe.
An allegedly stolen vehicle was seen driving erratically on Princes Highway in Moe about 11.45am on Monday, August 14.
With assistance from the Air Wing, police followed the car through Morwell, Mirboo North and Leongatha.
The car was tracked back to Moe, where it came to a stop on Stirling Street.
Six occupants allegedly got out of the car and fled the scene on foot.
They ran into a primary school on Elizabeth Street, where they were arrested shortly afterwards.
There were no injuries.
A 15-year-old Morwell boy, a 14-year-old Noble Park boy, a 13-year-old Morwell boy, a 14-year-old Moe boy, a 14-year-old Trafalgar girl and a 13-year-old Trafalgar girl assisted police with their enquiries.
As of Thursday, August 17, police have charged two teenagers in relation to the incident. The 14-year-old Moe boy was charged with theft of motor vehicle and bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
The 14-year-old Noble Park boy was charged with theft of a motor vehicle and ‘drive in manner dangerous’ and bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date. The 14-year-old Morwell boy and a 15-year-old Morwell boy are expected to be charged on summons at a later date. The 14-year-old and a 13-year-old Trafalgar girls received a caution.
MISSING BLUE SUSUKI SWIFT
POLICE are appealing for public assistance to help a Morwell woman get back her missing vehicle.
It is believed a woman with dementia has lost her blue 2014 Suzuki Swift sedan bearing the registration 1BS8TT.
The vehicle was last seen at a shopping centre on Princes Drive in Morwell about 9.30am on April 5.
It is unclear if the blue Swift has been driven since.
The owner, an 87-year-old woman, is known to frequent the Morwell, Moe, Churchill and Traralgon areas.
There is currently no offence in relation to the vehicle, but officers would simply like to offer assistance to the family.
NEWBOROUGH BURGLARIES
LATROBE Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating two reported burglaries in Newborough. The incidents took place at a Tarwin Grove business on Monday, August 7.
Investigators believe more than $50,0000 of jewellery was stolen from the property.
Police are releasing an image of a man they believe can assist with their enquiries.
Anyone with information on these incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
