March 15, 2026

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Incident Overview
A teenage boy has been charged after a crash involving an allegedly stolen grey Skoda in Hoppers Crossing, Melbourne’s south-west, left a 15-year-old boy dead. Police allege the Skoda was pursuing a Toyota sedan in what appeared to be an attempted carjacking before the Skoda collided with other vehicles and rolled several times.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, 13 March 2026 (around midnight)
  • Location: Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing, VIC

Vehicles Involved

  • Grey Skoda (allegedly stolen), which police say was pursuing another vehicle and later rolled several times after a collision
  • Toyota sedan (allegedly pursued; police allege the Skoda deliberately collided with its rear)
  • Other vehicles (involved in the collision sequence; exact number not specified)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 15-year-old boy, passenger (thrown from the vehicle), died at the scene
  • Injuries:
    • 17-year-old boy, occupant, non-life-threatening injuries
    • 16-year-old girl, occupant, initially reported with non-life-threatening injuries
    • 16-year-old female passenger, occupant, remains in hospital with serious injuries

Emergency Response

  • Victoria Police and emergency services attended the crash scene on Derrimut Road around midnight.
  • Injured occupants were taken to hospital; a 16-year-old female passenger remains in hospital with serious injuries.
  • Road closure and diversion details were not provided.

Police Investigation
Police allege seven people were in the Skoda when it crashed, and that four people fled the scene. Investigators are working to identify those who left, and police say an edged weapon was found at the scene and a quantity of alcohol was located inside the vehicle.

  • A 17-year-old boy has been charged with culpable driving causing death and other driving offences.
  • He has been remanded and is due to face a children’s court.

Community Impact
The death of a 15-year-old boy and the allegations of an attempted carjacking have caused concern in Melbourne’s south-west, with police continuing enquiries to locate and identify those who fled the scene.

Appeal for Information
Police are seeking information to help identify the people who allegedly fled the scene and to assist with ongoing enquiries into the circumstances leading up to the crash.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.