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26-year-old Berwick man died after fatal Healesville Koo Wee Rup Rd, Yellingbo crash

A 26-year-old Berwick man has died after he lost control of his car along Healesville Koo Wee Rup Rd, Yellingbo on Sunday afternoon.

A 26-year-old Berwick man has died after a car accident in Yellingbo. Picture: Google Maps
A 26-year-old Berwick man has died after a car accident in Yellingbo. Picture: Google Maps

A 26-year-old Berwick man has died after a fatal crash in Yellingbo.

Police believe the driver lost control of his car as he was travelling south along Healesville Koo Wee Rup Rd at 4.40pm on Sunday.

The Berwick man was critically injured in the crash and died on the way to hospital.

Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

This is the second fatal incident along Healesville Koo Wee Rup Rd in less than a month.

A 62-year old Yellingbo man was hit by a car at the intersection of the Warburton Hwy and Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Rd on September 4.

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

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