Man Killed, Four Injured in Maiden Gully Crash – November 7, 2024

What happened

Incident Overview

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, a serious multi-vehicle collision occurred on Marong Road in Maiden Gully, Victoria, resulting in the death of a 76-year-old man and leaving four others injured, including one person with life-threatening injuries. A Ford Falcon wagon veered onto the wrong side of the road and collided with three other vehicles traveling in the opposite direction.

Emergency services, including Victoria Police, paramedics, and an air ambulance, responded to the scene. The driver of the Ford Falcon was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries, while the 76-year-old driver of one of the other vehicles was transported to hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on Marong Road near Kronk Street in Maiden Gully, Victoria, at approximately 5:45 pm on Thursday evening.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Ford Falcon wagon
• Direction: veered onto wrong side of road
• Driver: airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries

Vehicles 2–4

• Three other vehicles traveling in the opposite direction
• Makes and models not specified in initial report

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• 76-year-old male driver from Maiden Gully (deceased at hospital)

Injuries

• Driver of Ford Falcon wagon (life-threatening injuries, airlifted to hospital)
• Two drivers from other vehicles (non-life-threatening injuries, transported to hospital)
• One passenger from other vehicle (non-life-threatening injuries, transported to hospital)

Emergency Response

Victoria Police, paramedics, and an air ambulance responded to the scene. The driver of the Ford Falcon was airlifted to hospital due to life-threatening injuries. Three other people were transported to hospital by road ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries. Emergency services managed the scene and conducted initial investigations at the collision site.

Investigation

Victoria Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. The fact that the Ford Falcon veered onto the wrong side of Marong Road is a key focus of the investigation. Police are examining whether driver error, a possible medical episode, or other factors contributed to the collision. Witnesses and persons with dashcam footage are urged to come forward to assist investigators in understanding what caused the crash.

Appeal for Information

Victoria Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage of Marong Road near Kronk Street around the time of the crash to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit information online at crimestoppersvic.com.au. Any information could be crucial in helping police understand the circumstances of this tragic incident.