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Incident Overview
A female driver has died after a small white car left the roadway and crashed into a tree on Police Road in Mulgrave, in Melbournes southeast. A young child who was seated in the back was pulled from the wreckage by a bystander and was assessed by emergency services as uninjured.
Location and Time
- Crash Date: Wednesday, 04 March 2026 (3:40 PM)
- Location: Police Road, Mulgrave, VIC
Vehicles Involved
- Small white passenger car that left the road and struck a tree
Injuries/Fatalities
- Fatalities:
- Female driver, died at the scene despite paramedics efforts
- Injuries:
- Young child passenger (rear seat), assessed by emergency services and found to have no injuries
Emergency Response
- Paramedics attended and attempted to treat the driver, who was declared deceased at the scene.
- The child was removed from the vehicle by a bystander and assessed by emergency services.
- Road closures and diversions were not stated.
Police Investigation
An investigation into the circumstances of the crash has been launched.
- Charges laid, if any, were not stated.
- Court appearances were not stated.
Community Impact
The crash has prompted renewed concern about road safety in Melbournes southeast, with police urging drivers to remain alert and avoid dangerous behaviour.
Appeal for Information
Police have urged anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage from the area around the time of the crash to come forward.
- Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
- Policelink: Call 131 444.