July 14, 2025

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Incident Overview
A man is fighting for his life after crashing a car into a tree and being discovered with a suspected gunshot wound in Roxburgh Park, Melbourne. Emergency services responded at approximately 7:00 pm on Sunday, July 13, 2025, after a white Toyota coupe crashed through a park fence and struck a tree near the intersection of Donald Cameron Drive and Bridgewater Road. The man, believed to be the driver and sole occupant, was found with critical crash-related injuries and a suspected gunshot wound to his lower body.

Location and Time

  • Incident Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025 (approximately 7:00 pm)
  • Location: Donald Cameron Drive & Bridgewater Road, Roxburgh Park, Melbourne, Victoria

Vehicles Involved

  • White Toyota coupe – left the road, crashed through a park fence, and hit a tree

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • No fatalities reported at this stage.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • The driver sustained life-threatening injuries and a suspected gunshot wound to the lower body. He was transported to hospital in critical condition.

Emergency Response
Police and ambulance crews arrived quickly at the scene. The driver was extracted from the vehicle and treated before being rushed to hospital. The crash site was secured as a crime scene due to the suspected firearm injury.

Investigation
Victoria Police have confirmed the shooting is believed to be a targeted incident. Investigations are ongoing and include:

  • Whether the crash occurred before or after the shooting
  • Links to known criminal activity or prior threats to the victim
  • CCTV and forensic evidence from the vehicle and surrounding area

Police are treating the incident as a combined criminal and collision investigation.

Community Impact
The incident has heightened concern in the Roxburgh Park community due to its violent nature and public setting. Authorities are urging residents to report anything suspicious and to avoid speculation as the investigation continues.

Witnesses/Appeals
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam/CCTV footage from the area around Donald Cameron Drive and Bridgewater Road at or before 7:00 pm on July 13, 2025, to contact: