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Fergus Ellis is an editorial assistant, breaking news and general reporter. He has a passion for sharing stories by Victorians, for Victorians.

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Driver dies after allegedly running from Melbourne crash scene, Police say the man died in custody after three cars collided at a Craigieburn intersection. Source: 7 news

Man dies in police custody after fleeing Craigieburn crash scene

Three people are dead and another is fighting for life after a horror day on Victorian roads.

Police & Courts

Tributes are flooding in for Burwood Burwood fatal hit-run victim William Taylor. Picture: Victoria Police

Tributes for crash victim as alleged teen driver granted bail

A 17-year-old boy allegedly behind the wheel of a stolen car that killed an innocent motorist in Burwood has been freed on bail, as the victim’s heartbroken family spoke of their grief.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire Photos MAY 02, 2024 : Minister for Education and Deputy Premier Ben Carroll speaks to the media as Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan looks on at Wurun Senior Campus in Fitzroy North. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Ian Currie

Acting Premier defends youth bail laws days after fatal Burwood crash

Acting Premier Ben Carroll has sensationally backed the current bail conditions for youth offenders, just days after an innocent man was killed by a group of teens on a crime spree in Burwood.

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