December 16, 2025

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Incident Overview

A driver has died following a collision between a car and a livestock truck in western Victoria. Emergency services were called to the Glenelg Highway near North Mibus Road at Warrayure just after 8am on Tuesday morning. The truck rolled onto its side and both vehicles were engulfed in flames. The driver of the car died at the scene, while the truck driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, 16 December 2025 (just after 8:00am)
  • Location: Glenelg Highway near North Mibus Road, Warrayure, VIC

Vehicles Involved

  • Passenger car — collided with livestock truck
  • Livestock truck — rolled onto its side following the collision

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • Car driver — died at the scene (not yet formally identified).
  • Other Injuries:
    • Truck driver — transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency Response

  • Police, paramedics, and fire crews responded to reports of a collision and vehicle fire.
  • Both vehicles were engulfed in flames following the impact.
  • The truck rolled onto its side and the highway was partially closed for emergency operations.

Police Investigation

Police are examining the circumstances surrounding the collision on the Glenelg Highway.

  • Detectives are reconstructing vehicle movements prior to impact.
  • Investigators are seeking witness accounts and dashcam footage.

Community Impact

The fatal crash has disrupted traffic on the Glenelg Highway and impacted the Warrayure community, highlighting ongoing safety concerns on regional highways used by heavy vehicles.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam footage to come forward.

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