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Man Injured After Crashing into Pole in Thomastown, Melbourne – September 1, 2024

1 September 2024 · about 12:20am · Thomastown, VIC

Published 1 September 2024 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
1 Sep 2024Sunday, about 12:20am
Where
Thomastown, VIC
Type
Single-vehicle collision with pole
Injured
1 person
Investigation
Victoria PoliceVictoria Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

What happened

Incident Overview

On Sunday, September 1, 2024, a 37-year-old man from Burwood was injured in a single-vehicle crash in Thomastown, Melbourne. The incident occurred on Trawalla Avenue at approximately 12:20 am when the vehicle collided with a pole, causing significant damage to the front of the vehicle.

The driver was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Victoria Police attended the scene and are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on Trawalla Avenue, Thomastown, Melbourne, at approximately 12:20 am on Sunday, September 1, 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Type: Car (make and model not specified)
  • Driver: 37-year-old male from Burwood
  • Impact: Collided with a pole; significant damage to front of vehicle

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • None reported.

Injuries

  • 37-year-old male driver (transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries)

Emergency Response

Emergency services attended the scene following the single-vehicle collision. The injured driver was transported to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigation

Victoria Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward with information.

Appeal for Information

Victoria Police are urging anyone who witnessed the collision on Trawalla Avenue in Thomastown or who has CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Source
Crime Stoppers 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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