April 8, 2026

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Incident Overview
A 94-year-old man has died after a two-car crash on the Princes Highway at Noble Park in Melbournes south-east. The man, who was driving a Mazda, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and died a short time later.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, 08 April 2026 (about 2pm)
  • Location: Princes Highway, Noble Park, VIC

Vehicles Involved

  • Mazda sedan driven by a 94-year-old man, with a female passenger from Mulgrave
  • Subaru driven by a 20-year-old woman

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 94-year-old man, Noble Park area, driver of the Mazda; taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and died a short time later
  • Injuries:
    • Adult woman from Mulgrave, passenger in the Mazda; taken to hospital with serious injuries
    • 20-year-old woman, driver of the Subaru; uninjured

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended the crash scene on Princes Highway at Noble Park.
  • The Mazda driver and his passenger were transported to hospital; the driver later died.
  • Any road closures or traffic diversions were not stated.

Police Investigation
Victoria Police said an investigation into the crash is ongoing.

  • No charges have been announced.
  • No court appearances have been announced.

Community Impact
The death is the 66th recorded on Victorian roads this year, as police continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

Appeal for Information
Police have not issued a specific public appeal in the available information, but anyone with relevant details can contact authorities.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.