Two people have died in separate crashes in Beaconsfield and Chirnside Park
Two people have been killed in separate crashes in another horror night on Melbourne roads, adding to the state’s ballooning road toll.
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Two people have been killed in separate crashes in Melbourne’s east, bringing the state’s road toll to 86.
Police were called to an incident in Beaconsfield at about 12:30am on Saturday morning after a car reportedly crashed into a tree while travelling on the Old Princes Highway.
A female passenger died at the scene.
A 30-year-old Pakenham man, who was allegedly driving the car, was arrested and is assisting police inquiries.
A man in his 20s was treated for muscular pain and taken to Dandenong Hospital in a stable condition.
A man in his 30s was treated for soft tissue injuries and taken to Dandenong Hospital in a stable condition, while another man in his 20s was treated for back pain and flown by air ambulance to the Alfred in a serious but stable condition.
Emergency services were then called to a second fatal incident in Chirnside Park at about 2am.
Police responded to reports that a car had crashed into two parked vehicles on Edward Rd, before it was set on fire.
Three males were pulled out of the vehicle by police and witnesses.
A 16-year-old Montrose boy, who was seated in the back of the car, died at the scene.
The driver, a 16-year-old Chirnside Park boy was taken to hospital where he remains with serious injuries.
His front seat passenger, a 16-year-old Mooroolbark boy was taken to hospital where he remains with serious injuries.
The driver and front seat passenger are assisting police with inquiries.
Police are working to establish the exact circumstances of the incident.
Eighty six lives have now been lost on Victorian roads this year compared to 63 at the same time last year.
Anyone who witnessed the crashes, has dashcam/CCTV footage or further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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