May 25, 2025

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Incident Overview
A two-vehicle crash occurred on Saturday, May 24, 2025 , at approximately 3:30 pm on the Beechworth–Wangaratta Road at Everton Upper , in Victoria’s north-east.

The collision resulted in the death of a 74-year-old woman from Beechworth , who was driving one of the vehicles. A female passenger in her 80s was flown to Alfred Hospital in Melbourne with serious injuries.

The driver of the second vehicle, a 41-year-old woman from Beechworth , was also taken to hospital — listed in serious but stable condition at Royal Melbourne Hospital . Her seven-year-old female passenger was treated for injuries and transported to the Royal Children’s Hospital in stable condition.

Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, and police have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.

“One person has died and three others have been taken to hospital following a two-car collision.”
— Victoria Police statement

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025 (approximately 3:30 pm).
  • Location: Beechworth–Wangaratta Road, **Everton Upper**, Victoria — in the northeast region near Beechworth.

Vehicles Involved

  • A car driven by the deceased 74-year-old Beechworth woman.
  • A second car carrying an injured adult and a seven-year-old girl, both taken to hospital.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • The 74-year-old female driver from Beechworth died at the scene.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • An 80-year-old female passenger and a 41-year-old female driver were hospitalized in **serious but stable condition**.
  • Non-Life-Threatening Injuries:
    • A **seven-year-old girl**, a passenger in the second vehicle, was taken to the Royal Children’s Hospital in stable condition.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics arrived quickly and assessed all four occupants across both vehicles.
  • The 74-year-old woman was confirmed dead at the scene. The other three were stabilized and transported to hospital for treatment.

“The driver of the other car… was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a serious but stable condition.”
— Ambulance Victoria update

Police Investigation
Victoria Police’s Major Collision Investigation Unit is leading the inquiry into the crash, focusing on:

  • The sequence of events that led to the collision on the Beechworth–Wangaratta Road.
  • Road conditions, visibility, and potential contributing factors such as speed or distraction.
  • Dashcam or CCTV footage of the area around **3:30 pm on May 24, 2025**.

Authorities are urging members of the public to assist with their investigation.

Community Impact
This tragic incident brings the total number of road deaths in Victoria this year to 122 , surpassing last year’s figure of 110 at this time. It highlights the ongoing risks faced by drivers on rural roads and the vulnerability of older road users.

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV footage of the Beechworth–Wangaratta Road, Everton Upper , around 3:30 pm on May 24, 2025 , is urged to contact authorities:

  • Crime Stoppers Victoria: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
  • Witness Reporting: Contact Victoria Police via local station or through the official website.