Two teenage boys killed after stolen car crashes in Rowville

A sobering warning has been issued by police to alleged youth offenders after the death of two teenage boys driving a stolen car, as devastated friends honour the pair.

Two teenagers have died after crashing a stolen car into a tree. Picture: Nine News

Shattered friends of two teenage boys who died after crashing an allegedly stolen car into a tree in Rowville early Sunday morning have paid tribute to the pair.

The crumpled vehicle was found by a passing motorist along Kelletts Rd about 2.30am before the pair, yet to be formally identified, were declared dead at the scene.

Police have identified one of the deceased as an a 16-year-old Knox boy and are still working to formally identify the second teenager.

Hours later, the mangled Toyota Yaris hatchback - believed to be one of two vehicles stolen from a home in Knoxfield overnight - was towed away from the scene, revealing the horrific extent of the impact.

Tributes laid at the crash site in Rowville where two teenage boys died after crashing an alleged stolen vehicle into a tree. Picture: supplied

A bouquet of flowers was placed in the stripped bark of the tree which copped the brunt of the collision. Picture: supplied

Devastated friends, too distraught to speak with media, placed turned out the crash site to place tributes on the median strip, where just hours earlier the two boys lost their lives.

Messages of “forever young” and “taken too soon” were written on a placard as a bouquet of flowers was placed in the stripped bark of the tree which copped the brunt of the collision.

Superintendent Matthew Baynes said the death of the two boys was “a really clear example” of the “results” this type of offending could lead to.

“Inexperienced drivers, driving a stolen car in poor conditions, it’s a real recipe for disaster.”

Police investigate the crash site at Rowville. Picture: NewsWire

The crumpled car in which two teens died after crashing in Rowville early this morning is removed from the scene. Picture: NewsWire

Investigators could be seen “skid testing” as they worked to piece together the circumstances leading tip the crash, including an aggravated burglary.

“There were two cars involved in this collision and another vehicle that remains outstanding being a silver Honda Accord.”

“We are desperately looking for that vehicle and we’re looking through all avenues of inquiry to identify the people involved,” Mr Baynes said.

Emergency services crews at the scene on Kelletts Road at Rowville where two teens have died after the alleged stolen vehicle they were crashed. Picture: Andrew Henshaw

One local, who did not wish to be identified, said that crime in the area is “through the roof”,

referring to a string of incidents in the past week including a stabbing on a bus, eight vehicles being stolen from a mechanics and a robbery at a nearby milk bar.

“The crime in Victoria is just out of control,” he said.

A section of Kelletts Rd – between Wyandra Way and Napoleon Rd – remained closed in both directions throughout Sunday as Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives investigated the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or with dashcam/CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.