Man dies following a crash in the Riverina

Thursday, 21 November 2024 09:58:37 AM

A man has died following a crash in the state’s south-west.

About 2:45pm on Sunday 17 November 2024, emergency services were called to the Riverina Highway, Savernake, following reports of a multi vehicle crash.

Officers attached to Murray River Police District attended and found a utility, driven by a woman, and a station wagon, with six people inside, had collided and rolled.

Two passengers in the station wagon were trapped before being freed.

NSW Ambulance treated four people from the station wagon for minor injuries, with two passengers, aged 15 and 19, taken to Albury Base Hospital with foot and leg injuries.

The female driver of the utility was uninjured.

Police established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the crash.

The 19-year-old man was later airlifted to the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne; yesterday (Wednesday 20 November 2024), police were notified that the man had died in hospital.

Victoria police have prepared a report for the Coroner.

Inquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with dashcam footage or information is urged to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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