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Narre Warren collision: Reports wildlife on road before fatal Wellington Road crash killed man

Police are investigating if wildlife was on the road before a young man was killed in a horror four-car collision in Narre Warren East.

A wildlife sign located on southern side of Wellington Rd Lysterfield, east of the Lysterfield Transfer Station.
A wildlife sign located on southern side of Wellington Rd Lysterfield, east of the Lysterfield Transfer Station.

Police are investigating reports wildlife may have been on the road before a fatal four-car collision in Narre Warren East.

A 21-year-old Springvale South man, the driver of one of the cars, died at the scene after the horror head-on collision at 1.20pm Wednesday November 23, at the Wellington and Dorning roads intersection.

A man and woman from the second car were flown to the Alfred hospital with serious injuries, while a woman in the third car was treated for minor injuries.

The male driver of the fourth car was not injured.

Investigators are hoping to speak to anyone that was driving in the area at the time as there have been reports of wildlife seen on the road around the time of the collision.

There are warning signs along Wellington Rd, urging drivers to be aware of wildlife crossing, with reports of kangaroos common in the area.

Anyone with information or footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

gemma.scerri@news.com.au

Original URL: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/south-east/early-afternoon-headon-collision-takes-one-life-in-narre-warren/news-story/42a9550dc7fee85a2a7eebca23dc5b36