July 19, 2026

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Dandenong Ranges fatal collision

A young man died and two people were seriously injured in a head-on collision in the Dandenong Ranges on Sunday, 19 July 2026.

Incident Details

7News reported that a utility and a black SUV collided on a bend in a winding road.

Death

The 22-year-old utility driver could not be saved despite assistance from an off-duty nurse and paramedic.

Injuries

A man and woman travelling in the SUV suffered serious injuries and were airlifted to hospital.

Police Enquiries

Police were investigating the circumstances. The source also covered a separate incident at Catani, which is not part of this record.

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Source

7News – Separate Melbourne collision report