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Elderly Woman Critically Injured in Four-Car Crash in Oakleigh – December 9, 2024

9 December 2024 · about 12:15am · Oakleigh, VIC

Published 9 December 2024 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
9 Dec 2024Monday, about 12:15am
Where
Oakleigh, VIC
Type
Four-vehicle collision
Injured
1 person
Investigation
Victoria PoliceVictoria Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.

What happened

Incident Overview

On Monday, December 9, 2024, an 82-year-old woman was critically injured in a four-vehicle collision on Warrigal Road in Oakleigh, Melbourne. The incident involved a white Mercedes SUV driven by the elderly woman colliding with a blue Nissan Micra, which then struck two parked vehicles.

Emergency services attended the scene in the early hours of the morning. The critically injured driver was transported to hospital where she remains in life-threatening condition.

Location and Time

The crash occurred at approximately 12:15 am on Monday, December 9, 2024, on Warrigal Road in Oakleigh, Melbourne, near the intersection with Dandenong Road.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Make/Model: White Mercedes SUV
  • Driver: 82-year-old woman (critically injured)

Vehicle 2

  • Make/Model: Blue Nissan Micra
  • Status: struck by Vehicle 1, then impacted two parked vehicles

Vehicles 3 & 4

  • Make/Model: not specified (parked vehicles)
  • Status: struck by Vehicle 2

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • None reported.

Injuries

  • 82-year-old female driver of Vehicle 1 (critical condition, hospitalised)

Community Impact

The incident has caused significant concern in the Oakleigh community. All four vehicles sustained substantial damage. The crash sequence and circumstances remain under investigation by police.

Emergency Response

Emergency services attended the scene in the early hours of Monday morning. The critically injured 82-year-old woman was transported to hospital by ambulance where she was admitted in life-threatening condition. No other occupants required hospital treatment.

Investigation

Victoria Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. The sequence of events leading to the initial impact between the Mercedes SUV and Nissan Micra, as well as the contributing factors to the crash, remain under examination. Police are appealing for any witnesses or persons with information about the incident to come forward.

Appeal for Information

Victoria Police are seeking information from anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant details about the incident on Warrigal Road near Dandenong Road in Oakleigh. Witnesses are urged to contact Victoria Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.

Source
Crime Stoppers anonymously on: 1800 333 000

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  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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