One Dead, One Critical in Van-Truck Collision at Bulleen Intersection

What happened

Incident Overview

On Monday, August 5, 2024, a fatal collision between a van and a truck occurred at the intersection of Bulleen Road and Manningham Road in Bulleen, Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. The crash claimed the life of the van driver and left a passenger in critical condition, with the truck driver also sustaining injuries.

Victoria Police attended the scene at approximately 5:40 AM and immediately closed several lanes at the intersection to conduct a full investigation and scene examination.

Location and Time

The collision occurred at the intersection of Bulleen Road and Manningham Road in Bulleen at approximately 5:40 AM on Monday, August 5, 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Van
• Driver: Deceased at scene (formal identification pending)
• Passenger: Critical injuries

Vehicle 2

• Make/Model: Truck
• Driver: Non-life-threatening injuries, transported to hospital

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• Van driver (deceased at scene; formal identification pending)

Injuries

• Van passenger (critical condition, transported to hospital)
• Truck driver (non-life-threatening injuries, transported to hospital)

Community Impact

The collision caused significant disruption to morning traffic in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Multiple lanes at the intersection were closed during the investigation, and the Department of Transport and Planning Victoria issued detours and advised motorists to avoid the area and allow extra travel time.

Emergency Response

Emergency services responded immediately to the scene. Ambulance Victoria transported the critically injured van passenger and the truck driver to hospital for treatment. Victoria Police secured the scene and established traffic management protocols to allow safe access for emergency personnel and subsequent investigation.

Investigation

Victoria Police are leading the investigation into the cause of the collision. Officers are examining the circumstances surrounding the crash, including the actions of both drivers and any contributing factors. The investigation is ongoing and no charges have been laid at this stage.

Appeal for Information

Victoria Police are appealing for any witnesses to the collision or motorists who may have dashcam footage of the intersection around the time of the crash to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.