Fatal Multi-Car Crash Claims Elderly Woman’s Life in Melbourne – September 15, 2024

What happened

Incident Overview

On Friday, September 13, 2024, a fatal multi-car collision occurred on Blackburn Road in Mount Waverley, Melbourne, claiming the life of an 80-year-old woman driver. The crash involved three vehicles—a hatchback, a station wagon, and a ute—and resulted in serious injuries to two other people.

Emergency services attended the scene at approximately 12:15 PM local time. The elderly woman was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries but subsequently passed away. Victoria Police attended and declared the incident a serious crash requiring full investigation.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on Blackburn Road in Mount Waverley, Melbourne, at approximately 12:15 PM on Friday, September 13, 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Hatchback
• Driver: 80-year-old woman (deceased)

Vehicle 2

• Make/Model: Station wagon
• Occupants: driver and passenger (both transported to hospital)

Vehicle 3

• Make/Model: Ute
• Direction: southbound
• Driver: unharmed

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• 80-year-old woman driver of the hatchback (deceased at hospital)

Injuries

• Station wagon driver (transported to hospital, non-life-threatening injuries)
• Station wagon passenger (transported to hospital, non-life-threatening injuries)

Emergency Response

Emergency services responded promptly to the scene. The 80-year-old woman was transported to hospital by ambulance with life-threatening injuries. The driver and passenger of the station wagon were also transported to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The ute driver did not require medical attention.

Investigation

Victoria Police are actively investigating the circumstances of the collision. Police are examining the sequence of events that led to the hatchback colliding with the rear of the station wagon, the subsequent impact with the bus stop, and the station wagon’s ricochet into the path of the southbound ute. Investigators are appealing for any motorists who witnessed the incident or have dashcam footage to come forward.

Appeal for Information

Victoria Police urge anyone who witnessed the collision on Blackburn Road in Mount Waverley or who has relevant dashcam footage to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000. Information can also be submitted online at crimestoppersvic.com.au.