General News
21 January, 2025
Investigations surrounding Avoca crash continue
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Avoca last week.
Officers have been told the crashed vehicle was spotted off to the side of the Pyrenees Highway, by a passing motorist, on Thursday, January 16 at about 2.30 am.
It appears the driver of the white Toyota Corolla was travelling north on the Pyrenees Highway, between the two junctions of Porcupine Lane, when he appears to have lost control and crashed.
At this stage it is believed the crash may have occurred sometime between 9 pm on Wednesday, January 15 and when discovered by the passing motorist.
Sadly the 79-year-old driver from Amphitheatre was found deceased at the scene.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have passed through the area with dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
There have been 17 lives lost on Victorian roads so far this year, compared to 16 lives lost at the same time last year.