Three teenagers have been charged after a car veered off the road in Hoppers Crossing and rolled on Saturday night, killing a 15-year-old Werribee girl.
Investigators believe the allegedly stolen Subaru Liberty careened off Old Geelong Road in Melbourne’s south-western suburbs and rolled just after 6.30pm.
The crash scene at Hoppers Crossing on Sunday morning. Credit: Nine News
The girl was taken to hospital where she later died.
One of the car’s occupants allegedly fled the scene but was arrested by police a short time later. Two others were also arrested following the crash.
A 16-year-old Werribee boy was charged with culpable driving causing death on Sunday morning.
A 15-year-old girl from Tarneit was charged with theft of motor vehicle and theft.
Both were remanded in custody and will appear before a children’s court at a later date.
A 17-year-old Point Cook boy was charged with theft of motor vehicle and was bailed to appear before a children’s court at a later date.
Anyone with dashcam footage or any other information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.