Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving three cars claimed the life of a woman in Meredith this morning.
It is believed a silver Holden Commodore, driving on 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 6am.
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.
Detectives from the Major Collision Investigation Unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision and are appealing for any witnesses, anyone with dashcam footage or information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link
