Driver Killed in Car–Milk Truck Collision – Lang Lang, VIC – 22 December 2025

What happened

Incident Overview

A driver has died following a collision between a car and a milk truck on the South Gippsland Highway at Lang Lang, southeast of Melbourne. The crash occurred just before 1pm on Monday, 22 December. The car’s driver, who was the sole occupant, died at the scene and has not yet been formally identified. The milk truck driver was injured and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigations are ongoing, and the highway was closed in both directions for several hours.

• Crash Date: Monday, 22 December 2025 (just before 1:00pm)
• Location: South Gippsland Highway near Bass Highway intersection, Lang Lang, VIC

• Passenger car — driven by the deceased
• Milk truck — involved in collision

• Fatalities:
  • Driver of the car — sole occupant; died at the scene (not yet formally identified).
• Other Injuries:
  • Milk truck driver — injured; transported to hospital in a non-life-threatening condition.

The fatal crash caused significant traffic disruption in the Lang Lang area, with motorists diverted via local roads between Caldermeade and Nyora while the highway remained closed.

Emergency Response

• Victoria Police and paramedics attended the scene shortly after the collision.
• The car driver was declared deceased at the scene.
• The milk truck driver received treatment and was transported to hospital.
• The South Gippsland Highway was closed in both directions between the Bass Highway and Kettles Road.

Investigation

Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the collision on the South Gippsland Highway.

• Investigators are examining vehicle movements and the sequence of impacts.
• A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Appeal for Information

Police urge anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the crash to come forward.

• Crime Stoppers VIC: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.