Three people taken to hospital after allegedly stolen car loses control, rolls in Lovely Banks

A teenage boy is fighting for life after a horror crash in an allegedly stolen car in Lovely Banks on Wednesday.

Single car rolled on unsealed road in Lovely Banks. Picture: Alan Barber

A teenage boy remains in hospital in a critical condition after a horror crash in an allegedly stolen car in Lovely Banks.

Police said the driver of a grey Toyota Hilux, a 17-year-old boy, lost control and rolled the vehicle on Elcho Rd about 4pm on Thursday.

The Hilux was allegedly stolen from a Lovely Banks address in late July, police said.

The driver was flown to the Royal Melbourne Hospital with life-threatening injuries in a critical condition.

The hospital confirmed he was still critical on Thursday morning.

A 15-year-old boy suffered upper and lower body injuries and was taken to the Royal Children’s Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

His condition had improved to stable by Thursday afternoon.

A 20-year-old Corio woman was also taken to hospital.

The car rolled on an unsealed road in Lovely Banks. Picture: Alan Barber

The front of the ute was completely crumpled following the crash.

Smashed glass and metal littered the unsealed stretch of Elcho Rd.

Advanced life support and intensive care paramedics also attended the scene.

All three people would be interviewed by investigators at a later date.

Geelong Highway Patrol officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam or CCTV footage or any information that could help investigators should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Originally published as Three people taken to hospital after allegedly stolen car loses control, rolls in Lovely Banks