Man killed in horror four-way crash in Maiden Gully, Bendigo
A 76-year-old man has been killed in a horror four-way smash just outside Bendigo, while another is fighting for life.
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A 76-year-old man has been killed in a horror four-way collision just outside Bendigo, while another is fighting for life.
The collision occurred at the intersection on Marong Rd near Kronk St at 5.45pm on November 7, involving a total of five people.
Police have been told a Ford Falcon wagon veered onto the wrong side of the road and collided with three other cars about 5.45pm.
The driver of the Ford was flown 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 the third car, a 76-year-old man from Maiden Gully, died in hospital from his injuries.
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives will investigate the collision.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, with dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
There have been 240 lives lost on Victorian roads this year, with more than half killed on country roads, according to police.
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