General News
3 November, 2023
UPDATED: Man killed in Serpentine smash
POLICE remain on the scene of a fatal smash at Serpentine this morning with the Echuca-Serpentine Road closed. A man died at the scene after a light truck left the road and hit a tree near Stuarts Road about 9am. Marong SES arrived soon after 11am...
POLICE remain on the scene of a fatal smash at Serpentine this morning with the Echuca-Serpentine Road closed.
A man died at the scene after a light truck left the road and hit a tree near Stuarts Road about 9am.
Marong SES arrived soon after 11am and were assisting police at the scene.
In a statement this afternoon, police said:
It’s understood a utility crashed into a tree on Serpentine-Echuca Road just before 9am.
The driver, and sole occupant of the vehicle, a, 18-year-old Deniliquin man, died at the scene.
The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigations are ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage of a man walking near the road or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log ontowww.crimestoppers.com.au
Officers returning from this crash detected a vehicle travelling at 176kmh on the Loddon Valley Highway in Woodvale. The driver had his vehicle impounded at a cost of $1200 and is expected to be charged on summon.