Fatal Car and Truck Collision on Old Western Hwy in Harkness, Melbourne – September 16, 2024

What happened

Incident Overview

On Sunday, September 1, 2024, a fatal collision between a car and a truck occurred on Old Western Highway in Harkness, Victoria, at approximately 7:45 pm. The car’s sole occupant was killed in the crash; the truck driver was uninjured.

Victoria Police attended the scene and began a full investigation. The deceased driver has not yet been formally identified, and the exact cause of the collision remains under investigation.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on Old Western Highway in Harkness, Victoria, at approximately 7:45 pm on Sunday, September 1, 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Type: Car
• Occupants: sole driver (deceased)

Vehicle 2

• Type: Truck
• Driver: uninjured, remained at scene to assist police

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• Car driver (deceased at scene; formal identification pending)

Injuries

• None reported.

Community Impact

Roads in the area were expected to remain closed for several hours as police conducted their investigation, causing significant traffic delays in the region.

Emergency Response

Victoria Police attended the scene and secured the area. Emergency services responded to manage the incident and preserve the crash scene for forensic examination.

Investigation

Victoria Police are leading the investigation into the collision. The exact cause of the crash remains under investigation. Police are appealing for anyone with relevant information or dashcam footage of the incident to come forward.

Appeal for Information

Victoria Police are urging anyone who witnessed the collision, has dashcam footage, or possesses any relevant information to contact them. Witnesses can report information to Victoria Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.