Critical Injuries Following Two-Vehicle Collision on Mornington Peninsula Freeway

What happened

Incident Overview

On Saturday, May 12, 2024, a serious two-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of the Mornington Peninsula Freeway and Nepean Highway, resulting in critical injuries to two people.

The crash involved a 33-year-old woman from Mount Waverley and a 37-year-old man from Oakleigh South. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, which was secured for investigative work and caused significant traffic disruption on the freeway.

Location and Time

The collision occurred at the intersection of the Mornington Peninsula Freeway and Nepean Highway at approximately 9:00 PM on Saturday evening.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Driver: 33-year-old woman from Mount Waverley
• Passenger: 27-year-old man from Bundoora

Vehicle 2

• Driver: 37-year-old man from Oakleigh South

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• 33-year-old female driver of Vehicle 1 (life-threatening injuries, airlifted to hospital)
• 27-year-old male passenger of Vehicle 1 (life-threatening injuries, transported by ambulance)

Emergency Response

Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene. The 33-year-old woman was airlifted to hospital, while the 27-year-old male passenger was transported by ambulance. The area was secured for investigative work, impacting traffic flow on the freeway.

Investigation

Victoria Police have launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. Police are examining the events leading up to the crash and are appealing for witnesses or motorists with dashcam footage to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation.

Appeal for Information

Victoria Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant dashcam footage to contact them to assist with the ongoing investigation. Witnesses can provide information to Victoria Police through their standard reporting channels.