Midland Highway crash leaves two in hospital, one dead

Police probing a fatal crash at a notorious Meredith intersection are appealing for information as the family of a 29-year-old woman grapple with her death.

Ambulance crews have responded to a crash at Meredith. Picture: NCA NewsWire /Brendan Beckett

Police are calling for information or footage of a fatal crash at Meredith on Tuesday morning which claimed the life of a 29-year-old woman.

Victoria Police spokeswoman Megan Stefanec said the woman from Gisborne was a passenger in a white Suzuki Ignis being driven on the the Midland Highway, north of Geelong, about 6am when a silver Holden Commodore ran into the back of the Suzuki.

The Suzuki, driven by a 32-year-old Gisborne man, then collided with a Toyota Hilux that was travelling along McLeod St which joins the Midland Hwy.

“The driver of the Commodore, a 24-year-old Bonshaw man, was hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries and was later interviewed by detectives and released pending further enquiries,” Sergeant Stefanec said.

“The driver of the Suzuki, a 32-year-old Gisborne man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

“The driver of the Hilux, a 34-year-old Barwon Heads man, and his passenger, a 34-year-old Lethbridge man, were assessed at the scene and were uninjured.”

Major collision investigation unit detectives continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Police set up a road block at the corner of Midland Highway and Gargans Rd after a fatal crash at Meredith on Tuesday morning. Picture: Timothy Cox

An Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said two people were hospitalised following the crash.

“Paramedics assessed a number of people at the scene,” the spokeswoman said.

“A man believed to be in his 30s has been taken to Ballarat Hospital with minor upper body injuries in a stable condition.

“Another person has been taken to Geelong Hospital, also with minor injuries in a stable condition.”

Anyone who witnessed the collision, has dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Originally published as Midland Highway crash leaves two in hospital, one dead