Fatal collision in Meredith

Police were on scene last Tuesday (Jan 17) investigating a fatal collision between three cars, that claimed the life of a woman in Meredith in the early hours of the morning.

It is believed a silver Holden Commodore, driving on the Midland Highway, ran into the rear of a white Suzuki Ignis.

The Ignis then collided with a silver Toyota Hilux travelling along intersecting McLeod Street just after 6 am.

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.

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

Sadly, his passenger, a 29-year-old Gisborne woman, died at the scene.

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 are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, or 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.

At the time of writing, 18 lives have been lost on the roads this year, compared to 15 lives lost the same time last year.